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
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Business minster Kate Dearden told MPs that government officials had also met with representatives from Gordon Brothers on Monday.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Audrina has already visited the Houses of Parliament as part of her work and is hoping Davies can help her speak to the prime minster about the campaign.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Andy Burrows, chief executive of Molly Rose Foundation, said he welcomed the meeting called by the prime minster but said it should not end with more "hollow promises" from tech bosses.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 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
II At Worms fast by the minster was fram'd for her to dwell A building high and spacious, and thereto furnish'd well, Where sat she joyless ever among her joyless train.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
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