De minister
Example: De minister bezocht gisteren verschillende historische locaties in de stad.
Definition
"De minister" refers to a government official responsible for a specific department or area of public policy. This person holds a leadership position, often appointed by the head of state, and participates in decision-making processes within the government.
Etymology
The term "de minister" comes from the Latin word 'minister,' meaning 'servant' or 'attendant.' Originally, it referred to someone who served others, but over time it evolved to denote a high-ranking government official. Did you know? The meaning shifted from general service to political leadership as governments became more structured.
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"De minister" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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