diplomatic minister
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The diplomatic minister presents his credentials to the foreign head of state.
Definition
- Noun:
- A diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador: A diplomatic minister is an official who represents their home country's government in dealings with another country's government. This position holds a lower rank than an ambassador but is still a senior diplomatic post.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The diplomatic minister presented his credentials to the host country's foreign office.
- She served as the diplomatic minister to a neighboring nation for five years.
- Matters were handled by the diplomatic minister in the ambassador's absence.
Advanced Usage
- "Minister plenipotentiary": This is a more formal, historical, or legal title often synonymous with a diplomatic minister, emphasizing the diplomat's full authority to represent their government.
- The treaty was signed by the minister plenipotentiary.
Variants and Related Words
- Minister (noun): In a diplomatic context, this is often a shortened form of "diplomatic minister" or "minister plenipotentiary."
- Envoy (noun): A general term for a diplomatic representative, which can sometimes be used interchangeably with diplomatic minister.
- Chargé d'affaires (noun): A diplomat who heads a mission in the absence of an ambassador or minister; this role can be permanent and is typically of a lower rank than a diplomatic minister.
Synonyms
- Envoy: A messenger or representative, especially on a diplomatic mission.
- Diplomatic representative: A general term for any official representing a country in foreign relations.
Related Phrases
- Head of mission: A term that can apply to a diplomatic minister leading a legation (a diplomatic mission below the level of an embassy).
- To be accredited as minister: The formal process of being accepted as a diplomatic minister by a receiving state.
The diplomatic minister presents his credentials to the foreign head of state.
Noun
- a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador