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