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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Until now, the prime minster and his allies insisted he would not walk away if one was held but there has been a big question mark over what he would actually do.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The Labour minster, with responsibility for climate change, told the Senedd the new law represented "a significant moment in our determination to protect and enhance Wales' environment for this and future generations".
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
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 former first minster had already successfully taken legal action against the government in 2019 over its mishandling of complaints against him, with the probe ruled to be "tainted with apparent bias".
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
When the glades like minster windows gleam With slanting rays of burnished gold, And stealing shadows, in fond embrace, Are creeping the forest to fold.
From Legends of the North; The Guidman O' Inglismill and The Fairy Bride by Buchan, Patrick
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