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minister of the crown
nounC1/C2
/ˈmɪnɪstə(r) əv ðə kraʊn/A government minister appointed by and serving the monarch, representing the sovereign's authority; the constitutional term for any member of the government in countries with a Westminster system (e.g., UK, Canada, Australia).
minister plenipotentiary
nounLow
/ˌmɪnɪstə ˌplenɪpəˈtenʃəri/A diplomatic representative with full authority to act on behalf of their government.
minister resident
nounVery Low (Historical/Legal/Diplomatic)
/ˈmɪnɪstə ˈrɛzɪd(ə)nt/A diplomatic representative of lower rank than an ambassador, historically assigned to a smaller state or for a specific purpose, with the meaning of 'resident' indicating permanent or long-term presence at the assigned post.
minister without portfolio
nounC2
/ˈmɪnɪstə wɪˌðaʊt pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/A government minister who is a member of the cabinet but does not have direct responsibility for a specific government department.
ministerialist
nounVery low
/ˌmɪnɪˈstɪərɪəlɪst/A supporter of the government or ministry in power, especially in a parliamentary system.
ministerium
nounRare
/ˌmɪnɪˈstɪərɪəm/A chiefly historical term for a government department or ministry, particularly in German-speaking or Scandinavian contexts.
ministrant
adjectivenounC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈmɪnɪstr(ə)nt/A person who performs duties of a religious or service-oriented nature, often assisting in a ceremony or providing aid.
ministrate
verb-intransitiveVery low / Obsolete / Archaic
/ˈmɪnɪstreɪt/To perform the functions of a minister; to serve or officiate, especially in a religious or administrative capacity.
ministration
nounC2
/ˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/The act of providing care, aid, or service, especially of a supportive or helping nature.
ministroke
nounLow-to-Medium
/ˈmɪn.i.strəʊk/A mild, temporary stroke-like episode caused by a brief interruption of blood flow to the brain, resulting in neurological symptoms that typically resolve within 24 hours; the common term for a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
ministry
nounC1
/ˈmɪnɪstri/A government department headed by a minister, responsible for a specific area of public policy.
minisub
nounRare
/ˈmɪn.i.sʌb/A small submarine, often for research, exploration, or military purposes.
minitower
nounLow
/ˈmɪnɪˌtaʊə/A small, upright computer case designed to stand vertically on a desk or floor.
minitrack
nounVery Low
/ˈmɪnɪtræk/A very short or narrow track, path, or runway, often serving a specific or temporary purpose.
minium
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈmɪnɪəm/A bright red lead oxide, Pb₃O₄, used as a pigment.
minivacuum
nounLow
/ˈmɪnɪˌvæk.ju.əm/A small, portable, or less powerful vacuum cleaner, often handheld.
minivan
nounB1
/ˈmɪnɪvæn/A small motor vehicle, typically with a boxy shape, a sliding side door, and seating for up to about seven passengers.
miniver
nounC2
/ˈmɪnɪvə/A white or light grey fur, especially from the belly of a squirrel, used historically as a trimming for ceremonial robes.
minivet
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈmɪnɪvɛt/A small, brightly colored passerine bird belonging to the genus Pericrocotus, found in tropical southern Asia from the Indian subcontinent east to the Philippines.
mink
nounC1
/mɪŋk/A small, semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammal known for its thick, soft, and valuable fur, typically dark brown.

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