minster
Americannoun
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a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment.
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any large or important church, as a cathedral.
noun
Etymology
Origin of minster
before 900; Middle English, Old English mynster (cognate with German Münster ) < Vulgar Latin *monisterium, for Late Latin monastērium monastery
Example Sentences
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Faye and his charismatic mentor Ousmane Sonko, whom he appointed as prime minster, have promised to fight corruption at all levels and rebuild institutions.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
The deputy prime minster told Nick Robinson's Political Thinking that the US president had "responded to our concerns" in dropping threats to use force or trade sanctions to take control of the island.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Sturgeon's mentor and predecessor as first minster, Alex Salmond, is mentioned dozens of times in the book, often in unflattering terms which reflect their estrangement after he was accused of sexual offences.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
As defence minster he tackled jihadist activity that was brewing in the northern border in Burkina Faso.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025
For in this it is quite possible that we may have a part of the very "minster of stone and lime" raised by Canute in memory of his crowning victory over Edmund Ironside at Assandun.
From Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely by Conybeare, Edward
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