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ministry
[ min-uh-stree ]
noun
- the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- the body or class of ministers of religion; clergy.
- the service, function, or office of a minister of state.
- the body of ministers of state.
- (usually initial capital letter) any of the administrative governmental departments of certain countries usually under the direction of a minister of state.
- (usually initial capital letter) the building that houses such an administrative department.
- the term of office of a minister of state.
- an act or instance of ministering; ministration; service.
- something that serves as an agency, instrument, or means.
ministry
/ ˈmɪnɪstrɪ /
noun
- the profession or duties of a minister of religion
- the performance of these duties
- ministers of religion or government ministers considered collectively
- the tenure of a minister
- a government department headed by a minister
- the buildings of such a department
Other Words From
- pre·minis·try noun plural preministries
- pseudo·minis·try noun plural pseudoministries
- under·minis·try noun plural underministries
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ministry1
Example Sentences
According to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry, about 120 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes across the territory in the past 48 hours.
Four people have been killed and more than 20 injured, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
In the DRC, a technical advisory group to the health ministry suggested earlier this year that MVA could be used in children.
In his nightly address, Zelensky also criticised China for its response to Moscow's new missile after China's foreign ministry said all parties should "remain calm and exercise restraint".
Benitez is introduced as the Mexican-born archbishop of Kabul whose ministry took him to some of the most dangerous war zones on the planet.
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