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ministry

[min-uh-stree]

noun

plural

ministries 
  1. the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.

  2. the body or class of ministers of religion; clergy.

  3. the service, function, or office of a minister of state.

  4. the body of ministers of state.

  5. (usually initial capital letter),  any of the administrative governmental departments of certain countries usually under the direction of a minister of state.

  6. (usually initial capital letter),  the building that houses such an administrative department.

  7. the term of office of a minister of state.

  8. an act or instance of ministering; ministration; service.

  9. something that serves as an agency, instrument, or means.



ministry

/ ˈmɪnɪstrɪ /

noun

    1. the profession or duties of a minister of religion

    2. the performance of these duties

  1. ministers of religion or government ministers considered collectively

  2. the tenure of a minister

    1. a government department headed by a minister

    2. the buildings of such a department

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • preministry noun
  • pseudoministry noun
  • underministry noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ministry1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Latin ministerium, from minister minister + -ium -ium
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ministry1

C14: from Latin ministerium service, from minister servant; see minister
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Example Sentences

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The Thai finance ministry nominated 10 candidates to replace three board directors who are soon to end their terms.

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