minister
1. min.is.ter \'min-*-st*r\ n or minister-general [ME ministre, fr. OF, fr.
L minister servant; akin to L minor] 1: AGENT 2a: one officiating or
assisting at the administration of a sacrament 2b: a Protestant clergyman
2c: a person exercising clerical functions 3: the superior of one of
several religious orders 4: a high officer of state entrusted with the
management of a division of g overnmental activities 5a: a diplomatic
representative (as an ambassador) accredited to the court or seat of
government of a foreign state 5b: a diplomatic representative ranking below
an ambassador and usu. accred ited to states of less importance
2. minister \-st(*-)rin\ vi or min.is.ter.ing 1: to perform the functions
of a minister of religion 2: to give aid : SERVE {~ to the sick}