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

Reforming the social care system in England is "urgent", cabinet minister Louise Haigh has said, after sources told the BBC there was a "genuine impasse" at the top of government over the issue.

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She said his "tax mess" had led to cabinet ministers "queuing up for public sector bailouts".

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Fellow Conservative peer and former cabinet minister Lord Forsyth of Drumlean accused Labour of "a disgraceful piece of political gerrymandering" aimed at "weakening the scrutiny" of the government.

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Dawit was among a group of about two dozen individuals, including senior cabinet ministers, members of parliament and independent journalists, arrested in a government purge.

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In his new role, Mr Powell will give national security advice to the prime minister and other cabinet ministers.

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Related Words

• secretary of state