finance minister
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- The government official in charge of a nation's financial and economic policy: A finance minister is a senior member of a government cabinet who oversees the treasury, budget, taxation, and overall economic strategy of a country. This role is often equivalent to a Secretary of the Treasury or Chancellor of the Exchequer in some governments.
Usage
- The term "finance minister" is used to refer to the specific cabinet position. It is typically capitalized when referring to a specific individual's title (e.g., the Finance Minister).
- It is used in both formal governmental contexts and general news reporting.
Examples
- Noun:
- The finance minister presented the annual budget to parliament today.
- Investors are waiting to hear the new policy announcement from the finance minister.
- She was appointed as the finance minister after a long career in economics.
Advanced Usage
- "To meet with the finance minister": To have a formal discussion with the official.
- The business leaders met with the finance minister to discuss tax reforms.
Variants and Related Words
- Treasury Secretary: (Chiefly US) The head of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a role analogous to a finance minister.
- Chancellor of the Exchequer: (UK) The British cabinet minister responsible for financial and economic matters.
- Minister of Finance: An alternative, synonymous phrasing.
- Finance Ministry: The government department headed by the finance minister.
Synonyms
- Treasury head
- Economic minister
- Fiscal policy chief
Related Phrases
- Budget address: A formal speech given by the finance minister to present the government's budget.
- The finance minister's budget address outlined plans for increased infrastructure spending.
Noun
- the minister responsible for state finances