CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “minister”?
Estimated level
B1
intermediate
“minister” is roughly the #1858 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.
Meaning
noun. A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
Example: The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “minister” sits in the B1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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