foreign minister

noun

1. (in countries other than the U.S.) a cabinet minister who conducts and supervises foreign and diplomatic relations with other states.

foreign minister

noun

1. often capitals a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries US equivalentsecretary of state

Derived Forms

• foreign ministry, noun

Other Words From

• foreign ministry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign minister¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

As the new administration is assembled and minds start to turn to how to realise Trump’s ambition, the former foreign minister believes one overriding factor will drive policy.

From BBC

Israel's foreign minister said the ICC had lost its legitimacy.

From BBC

Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, said on Thursday that Bianca Jones, an Australian, had died in Thailand, where she had been brought after becoming sick in Laos.

From New York Times

Earlier, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba defended the US's position, saying it is within international law, but adds there are "moral ramifications for human rights defenders, and I totally get them".

From BBC

The two countries' foreign ministers said in a joint statement: "Our European security is not only under threat from Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."

From BBC

Related Words

• cabinet minister
• secretary of state