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Meaning of "minster" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MINSTER

Old English mynster, probably from Vulgar Latin monisterium (unattested), variant of Church Latin monastēriummonastery.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MINSTER

minster  [ˈmɪnstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MINSTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Minster is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MINSTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Minster

Minster could mean: ▪ Minster ▪ Minster Machine Company Minster could also refer to: ▪ Minster, part of Forrabury and Minster ▪ Minster, Ohio ▪ Minster, Swale ▪ Minster-in-Thanet...

Definition of minster in the English dictionary

The definition of minster in the dictionary is any of certain cathedrals and large churches, usually originally connected to a monastery.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MINSTER


Axminster
ˈæksˌmɪnstə
bemonster
bɪˈmɒnstə
funster
ˈfʌnstə
Kidderminster
ˈkɪdəˌmɪnstə
Leinster
ˈlɛnstə
monster
ˈmɒnstə
muenster
ˈmʊnstə
Munster
ˈmʌnstə
penster
ˈpɛnstə
punster
ˈpʌnstə
spinster
ˈspɪnstə
Westminster
ˈwɛstˌmɪnstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MINSTER

minority group
minority president
minority programme
minority report
minorship
Minos
Minotaur
minoxidil
minshuku
Minsk
minstrel
minstrel gallery
minstrel show
minstrelsies
minstrelsy
mint
mint bush
mint condition
mint julep
mint sauce

WORDS THAT END LIKE MINSTER

Cheshire West and Chester
City of Westminster
cluster
disaster
Easter
faster
foster
Frankenstein´s monster
Gila monster
manchester
master
minister
mister
polyester
poster
register
sister
Statute of Westminster
the green-eyed monster
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Synonyms and antonyms of minster in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «minster» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MINSTER

Find out the translation of minster to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of minster from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «minster» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

敏斯特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Minster
570 millions of speakers

English

minster
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मंत्री
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وزير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

монастырская церковь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Minster
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মঠের গির্জা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cathédrale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Minster
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Münster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大聖堂
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교회당
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Minster
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đại giáo đường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மந்திரியை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिनिस्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

katedral
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cattedrale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

монастирська церква
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Minster
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

minster
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Minister
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

minster
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

minster
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of minster

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MINSTER»

The term «minster» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.926 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MINSTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «minster» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «minster» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about minster

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MINSTER»

Discover the use of minster in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to minster and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A History of Lincoln Minster
This is an illustrated volume of specially-commissioned studies of the history of the cathedral foundation of Lincoln which traces its historical development, architectural evolution and musical history from its post-Norman foundation to ...
Dorothy Owen, 1994
2
Mystery in the Minster: The Seventeenth Chronicle of Matthew ...
In 1358 the fledging college of Michaelhouse in Cambridge is in need of extra funds.
Susanna Gregory, 2011
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York Minster
York Minster is one of the greatest cathedrals in England and has played a central role in English history as the focus of political interaction between Church and State for the past thirteen hundred years.
Ann Willey, 1998
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The golden minster: the Anglo-Saxon minster and later ...
Standing buildings survey, documentary sources, excavation and specialist finds studies are combined to produce a history of the Anglo-Saxon minster and Medieval priory founded in c.900 AD, at the time of the re-founding of Gloucester when ...
Carolyn M. Heighway, Richard Bryant, Eric Boore, 1999
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The Collegiate Church of Wimborne Minster
A case-study of the changing fortunes of an English parish church during the middle ages, from its foundation in 718.
Patricia Helen Coulstock, 1993
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'Our Magnificent Fabrick': York Minster : an Architectural ...
This cathedral of the northern province, which every year attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors, was built over a period of more than 300 years.This book charts the construction of the Minster as we see it today and traces its ...
Sarah Brown, 2003
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York Minster: The Great East Window
The 188 colour and black and white illustrations in this volume reveal the tremendous sweep of the window's subject-matter, ranging from the Creation of the World to visionary scenes of the Last Judgement, depicted in dramatic detail.
Thomas French, 2003
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Charters of the New Minster, Winchester:
Other charters include grants, diplomas, refoundation charters, bequests and other wills. Miller includes a brief introductory history of the Minster and its archives.
Dr. Sean Miller, 2001
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Stained glass at York Minster
The magnificent stained glass at York Minister, England's treasure house of ancient stained glass, is detailed in this beautifully illustrated book.
Sarah Brown, York Minster, 1999
10
Viva Travel Guides Galapagos
Viva members around the world contribute to the travel guides' creation and updating. They provide information concerning hotels, restaurants, tours, shopping, and activities.
Christopher Minster, Paula Newton, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MINSTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term minster is used in the context of the following news items.
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Minster Bank earns accolades
American Banker magazine, for the sixth year, ranked Minster Bank as one of its top community banks and thrifts in the nation. Of the 200 ... «Sidney Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Sterilisation op uncovers Minster mum Samantha Woodgate's …
Samantha Woodgate, 32, of Rose Gardens, Minster, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and has gone through a five-hour operation after ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
3
Kids activities at York Minster!
Make your own Minster, create a crazy kaleidoscope or decorate your own treasure box – supporting Arts Award Discover and Children's ... «The Press, York, Jul 15»
4
York City's Pre-Season Game With Darlington Time Changed
The pre-season friendly between Darlington 1883 and The Minstermen will now kick off at 7.30pm on Monday, 27th July. The game was ... «104.7 Minster FM, Jul 15»
5
Toshiba scandal is 'very regrettable': Japan finance minster
TOKYO: Japanese finance minister Taro Aso said accounting irregularities at Toshiba were 'very regrettable,' coming at a time when Japan is ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
Give reverence to chiefs – Minster
Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, Minister of Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, says in order to develop the traditions and customs as a country, it is ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
7
Man taken to hospital after attack in Minster Village, Sheppey
The incident happened in High Street, Minster, at about 6.30pm on Friday. The area was partially blocked off as police arrived to investigate. «Kent Online, Jul 15»
8
Free parking for all town centres, says government minster
A GOVERNMENT minister is urging councils to create free parking areas in town centres as a way of protecting local businesses and ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
9
The moment plank smashes through Minster-on Sea driving …
Darren Willett, from Minster-on Sea, caught the shocking moment on his Peugeot 208's dashcam while travelling along Lower Road towards ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
10
Queenborough man Marc Faulkner donated kidney to friend Barry …
Barry Ross, of Oak Lane, Minster, needed a lot more than a little favour – he needed a new kidney to keep him alive. Mark Faulkner donated a ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»

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