שַׂר
sar
Formal HebrewFormsשָׂרִים
MeaningA person who is in charge of a part of the government, like the person in charge of schools or health.
HistoryThis word is very old and comes from the Bible. It meant a ruler, a prince, or a person with a lot of power. The meaning is very similar today, but now it is mostly used for a government minister.
Example
The Foreign Minister flew to an important meeting.