Synonyms for Minister (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a person appointed to a high office in the government):
government minister
WordNet sense 2 (a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador):
diplomatic minister
WordNet sense 3 (a person authorized to conduct religious worship):
curate, parson, pastor, rector, minister of religion
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