| Id | ESLPod_0303_WE_0280 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 303 |
| Episode Title | A Traditional Wedding |
| Phrase | minister |
| Text | The word "minister," in this podcast, means a religious leader in many Christian churches, similar to a priest or pastor: "Are women allowed to be ministers in your church?" As a verb, "to minister" means to work as a religious minister: "He has been ministering in this community for 25 years." The phrase "to minister to (someone)" means to take care of sick or poor people: "Mother Theresa was famous for her efforts to minister to India's poorest people." A "minister" is also an important leader in the government in many countries, although not in the United States: "Who is Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs?" These ministers work in "ministries," or government departments: "The Ministry of Education is responsible for the nation's school system." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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