What is another word for ministers?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪnɪstəz] (IPA)

Ministers are an important part of any government, religious institution, or organization. They are responsible for overseeing and managing the affairs of their respective domains. However, there are several synonyms for the word "ministers" that can be used interchangeably depending on the context and the type of organization they serve. Some of these synonyms include clerics, pastors, preachers, priests, reverends, shepherds, spiritual leaders, and teachers. Regardless of the title used, the primary responsibility of ministers is to provide leadership, guidance, and support to their communities. They must not only be knowledgeable and skilled but also empathetic, compassionate, and willing to serve others.

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What are the hypernyms for Ministers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    government officials, politicians, civil servants, public servants, elected representatives, law makers.

Usage examples for Ministers

She has "home rule" in its fullest sense, with her own Parliament and ministers in all departments except that of foreign affairs.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
It needs not to have been the friend or favored guest beneath a roof where elegance and refinement have prevailed to feel the shock at seeing them replaced by all that ministers to coarse pleasure and vulgar association.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The other foreign ministers have left France, and the French government is deserted by all the world; yet Mr. Morris remains at his post, though he was lately arrested in the street, and his house searched by armed men.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr

Famous quotes with Ministers

  • In fact, it was the women in our house who were in the saddle. If men are the gods, women are not only the presidents but all the ministers of the government.
    Pedro Almodovar
  • People who commit crimes should be responsible for those crimes. It doesn't matter whether they're priests or ministers or atheists.
    John Ashcroft
  • The completion of the Iraqi cabinet with the appointment of three critical ministers is also confirmation of continued movement toward a just and democratic society in Iraq.
    Spencer Bachus
  • But I feel convinced, and I venture even to prophesy in this regard, that the time will come when there will also be a minister of peace in the cabinet, seated beside the ministers of war.
    Fredrik Bajer
  • There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one of whom is the minister of naval affairs.
    Fredrik Bajer

Related words: minister, pastor, preacher, clergy, clergyman, priest, deacon

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