cabinet minister

noun

1. a member of a governmental cabinet, as in Great Britain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cabinet minister¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

The prime minister - along with other cabinet ministers - has backed Rayner, telling MPs he was "very proud to sit alongside" her.

From BBC

He had even served as a cabinet minister in the U.S.-backed Afghan government, where he often shared his knowledge of the Taliban’s internal workings with intelligence officials and military leaders.

From Salon

That means that Lord Hermer, the Attorney General and also a cabinet minister, or his deputy, may have to be involved in each of the files that police send to prosecutors.

From BBC

Strictly speaking, the 17th century manor house belongs to the nation, but cabinet ministers, particularly foreign secretaries, are allowed to use it for family getaways or meetings with foreign dignitaries.

From BBC

There have been fractious meetings between the trade team and cabinet ministers after every round of tariff talks in Washington, the BBC understands.

From BBC

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