Synonyms for minister

noun

1. One authorized to conduct Christian worship

   pastor, parson, preacher, clergyman, rector, monk, abbot, prelate, curate, vicar, deacon, chaplain, pulpiteer, servant of God, shepherd, churchman, cleric, padre, ecclesiastic, bishop, archbishop, suffragan, confessor, reverend, dean, archdeacon, abbé, curé, prebendary, canon, diocesan, primate, metropolitan, reverence, reader, lecturer, divine, shepherd, Bible-reader, missionary, Bible thumper*, evangelist, sky pilot*, black coat*, psalm singer*; see also priest.

   Antonyms layman*, church member, parishioner.

2. A high servant of the state

   cabinet member, ambassador, consul, liaison officer; see diplomat 1, representative 1, statesman.

verb