ETYM Old Eng. ministre, French ministre, from Latin minister, orig. a double comparative from the root of minor less, and hence meaning, an inferior, a servant. Related to Minor, Master, Minstrel.
1. A person appointed to a high office in the government; SYN. government minister.
2. A diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador; SYN. diplomatic minister.
3. (British) The job of a head of a government department. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin, from pascere, pastum, to pasture, to feed. Related to Pabulum, Pasture, Food.
1. A guardian; a keeper; specifically a minister having the charge of a church and parish.
2. A spiritual overseer; especially; a clergyman serving a local church or parish.
3. Chiefly Southwest; herdsman.

ETYM Old Eng. prest, preost, as. preóst, from Latin presbyter. Related to Pristine, Presbyter.
1. A clergyman in many Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites.
2. A spiritual leader in a non-Christian religion; SYN. non-Christian priest.