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ministry
[min-uh-stree]
noun
plural
ministriesthe 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
/ ˈɪɪٰɪ /
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 Word Forms
- preministry noun
- pseudoministry noun
- underministry noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ministry1
Example Sentences
On Saturday, an Iranian health ministry official said around 800 people had been injured.
Defence ministry spokesman Michael Bauer told the BBC that Arthur A was found to be "psychologically unfit" for service after he underwent tests.
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry denounced the “heinous Israeli attacks against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran.”
At the time, the Israeli foreign ministry dismissed it as a "selfie yacht" carrying "less than a single truckload of aid".
On Wednesday, the Vatican said Yuntuan's ministry had been "recognised" by Chinese law.
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