ministry
noun
the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
ministries
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pluralof ministry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He said meetings between investors and government ministries -- sometimes involving confidential information -- can help calm some fears and promote a better image of the country and region.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
BBC News Pidgin found the agency had secured office space within the Federal Secretariat, the sprawling government complex housing many ministries in Abuja.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In defense ministries and military headquarters around the world, everyone is paying attention—and trying to figure out what lessons to draw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The BBC contacted the Canadian justice and culture ministries seeking clarity on these criteria, but did not receive a reply.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
He also found that the evangelical ministries were hobbled without adequate salaries to attract professional staff members and without centers of their own where students could gather, socialize, and study the Bible.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
