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.
Also called, especially British, foreign secretary.
Compare secretary of state (def 1).
Origin
1700-10
Related forms
foreign ministry, noun
Examples from the web for foreign minister
  • It is a pleasure to welcome the foreign minister here today.
British Dictionary definitions for foreign minister

foreign minister

noun
1.
(often capitals) a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries US equivalent secretary of state
Derived Forms
foreign ministry, noun