cabineteer

[ kab-uh-ni-teer ]

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) a member of a governmental cabinet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cabineteer¹

First recorded in 1830–40; cabinet + -eer

Example Sentences

As Prime Minister Mackenzie King introduced the absent member's handsome wife to the President, he elaborately explained that Mr. Martin, as the youngest Cabineteer, had been delegated to keep the Government represented in the House of Commons.

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