"ministrix" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin ministrīx. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|ministrīx}} Latin ministrīx Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} ministrix (plural not attested)
  1. (rare) A female minister. Tags: no-plural, rare Synonyms: ministress [archaic] Related terms: prime ministrix

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