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minister

The abbreviated title of the head of a legation. The full title is envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

In diplomatic ranks, that which lies below ambassador (sense 1) and above counsellor (or, where it is used, above minister-counsellor).

A member of a government. A minister in this sense is therefore a politician and not an official. See also public minister.

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