Ministry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ministry is a noun meaning A ministration.
Meaning
A ministration.
More Meanings
- The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
- (Christianity) The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
- (Christianity) Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
- Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
- The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
Example Sentences
He works for the ministry of defence.
I work for the ministry of education.
She works for the ministry of finance.
the present ministry of the Holy Spirit
Word Forms
- ministries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chancellery, government, secretariat, ministerial, secretary, corporate.
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