Synonyms for

Ministers

Verb / ˈmɪnʌstɜ:z / / ˈmɪnɪstɜ:z / Another word for ministers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ministers are people who work in religious organizations and lead worship services, offer guidance to others, and perform other religious duties.

Synonyms & similar words

curate pastor rector ministerofreligion minister diplomaticminister parson governmentminister clergy priests pastors reverends preachers clergymen clergypeople vicars rectors imams rabbis gurus swamis monks nuns abbots bishops cardinals deacons missionaries

Synonyms by register

Formal

official dignitary appointee representative

Informal

boss leader head honcho big cheese

Literary

shepherd steward

Antonyms

layperson follower subordinate subject servant commoner

Common collocations

  • prime minister
  • foreign minister
  • health minister
  • cabinet minister
  • minister of state
  • acting minister
  • former minister

Word family

noun minister
verb minister
adjective ministerial

Usage note

The word 'minister' can refer to a government official or a religious leader. Context is crucial for disambiguation. As a verb, it means to provide care or aid.

Example sentences

  1. The minister visited the sick in the hospital.
  2. The minister helped the couple plan their wedding ceremony.
  3. The minister led the congregation in prayer.
  4. The minister counseled the young man who was struggling with addiction.
  5. The minister officiated at the funeral of a beloved member of the community.

Quotes

  • 'A good minister is one who can bring religion to the man on the street.' - Malcolm Boyd
  • 'The minister is a servant to the people and not a master.' - John H. Dietrich
  • 'The true minister of Christ knows that the true value of a sermon must lie, not in its fashion and manner, but in the truth which it contains.' - John Angell James

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