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Added 10 October 2026

ministerial

/ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ adjective

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Related to a religious minister or ministry.
Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.

noun

A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.
A meeting of government ministers from partner countries.
The NATO ministerial was attended by the defence ministers of all member states.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French ministeriel, equivalent to minister + -ial. Doublet of minstrel and ministerialis.

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