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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
/ ˈmɪnɪstrɪ /
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
The BBC has approached the foreign ministries of both countries for comment.
On Friday, Beijing's foreign affairs ministry said the delay went "entirely against the UK's commitments and previous remarks about improving China-UK relations".
Since then, Israeli troops and settlers have killed at least 986 Palestinians in the West Bank, including many militants, according to health ministry figures.
The number of people killed by bears in Japan this year has reached a record high, the country's environment ministry has said.
At least 67,967 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza since then, according to the territory's health ministry, whose figures are seen by the UN as reliable.
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