superminister

English

Etymology

super- +‎ minister

Noun

superminister (plural superministers)

1. (politics) A minister whose talents or responsibilities go beyond those of an ordinary minister.
   • 1997, Gage Averill, A Day for the Hunter, a Day for the Prey, page 156:

     In 1983, diatribes about Michele were even more widespread, many dealing with her struggle with Roger Lafontant, one of the so-called superministers who, rumor had it, were running the country for Baby Doc.