ministry
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.
Origin of ministry
1Other words from ministry
- pre·min·is·try, noun, plural pre·min·is·tries.
- pseu·do·min·is·try, noun, plural pseu·do·min·is·tries.
- un·der·min·is·try, noun, plural un·der·min·is·tries.
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How to use ministry in a sentence
The ministry continues to work with companies to ensure proper vaccine trials are taking place in Japan, he said.
Participant who died in AstraZeneca trial had not been given vaccine | kdunn6 | October 22, 2020 | FortuneHeck, I probably would have gotten into the ministry, but I like big butts, I cannot lie.
In almost every country, this is a challenge for different ministries and public services that are used to operating independently.
I think as I grew, I let my ministry grow and my intellect grow and my commitment grow.
“The system of regulation is not working,” says Mack, who argues that the dramatic changes in Hong Kong now require the ministry of defense to regulate Cellebrite and stop all sales there.
Israeli phone hacking company faces court fight over sales to Hong Kong | Patrick O'Neill | August 25, 2020 | MIT Technology Review
The Italian foreign ministry has declined to comment on the video.
Jihadis Release New Year’s Eve Video of Italian Female Hostages | Jamie Dettmer, Barbie Latza Nadeau | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt would take a few years for the ministry to change its tune on Borat.
When Countries Lose Their Shit Over American Movies | Asawin Suebsaeng | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Italian health ministry said it could not prove a direct correlation between the flu vaccine and the deaths.
There, she and other mothers can take ministry-sponsored courses, including on cooking and avoiding marital conflict.
Allah, Mom, and Baklava: Turkish President Uses Mothers and Kids as Political Pawns | Xanthe Ackerman | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAn Italian Interior ministry official told The Daily Beast that issues in Africa offered a more accurate explanation.
Britain’s Let-Em-All-Die Policy | Nico Hines, Barbie Latza Nadeau | November 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe policy thus initiated found final expression in the famous Proclamation of 1763, in the early months of Grenville's ministry.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl BeckerFor new taxes, however, it would doubtless be necessary to await the formation of a new ministry.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl BeckerThe formation of a new ministry was not an unusual occurrence in the early years of King George the Third.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl BeckerIt is dutiful for some to give themselves to the work of the ministry, and to vow to do its duties; but not dutiful for all.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamDoes the experience of the last ten years justify the country in placing confidence, on such a point, in a Whig ministry?
British Dictionary definitions for ministry
/ (ˈmɪnɪstrɪ) /
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
Origin of ministry
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