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1. minister

noun. ['ˈmɪnəstɝ, ˈmɪnɪstɝ'] a person authorized to conduct religious worship.

Etymology

  • ministre (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • ministre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Prime Minister

  • sinister

2. minister

verb. ['ˈmɪnəstɝ, ˈmɪnɪstɝ'] attend to the wants and needs of others.

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Etymology

  • ministre (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • ministre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. minister

verb. ['ˈmɪnəstɝ, ˈmɪnɪstɝ'] work as a minister.

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Etymology

  • ministre (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • ministre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. minister

noun. ['ˈmɪnəstɝ, ˈmɪnɪstɝ'] a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador.

Etymology

  • ministre (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • ministre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] first in rank or degree.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

6. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] used of the first or originating agent.

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Etymology

  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

7. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] of superior grade.

Etymology

  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

8. prime

noun. ['ˈpraɪm'] a number that has no factor but itself and 1.

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Etymology

  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

9. prime

verb. ['ˈpraɪm'] insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing.

Etymology

  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)