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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
"Such actions pose a threat to the security of the Republic of Belarus and are a direct violation of international law," ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov said.
Chip exports jumped 39% from a year earlier to a new monthly record of $17.26 billion in November, marking a ninth straight month of growth, according to the ministry data.
Poland's foreign ministry did not respond to AFP's request for comment on Sunday.
The foreign ministry said Pakistan was "fully committed to protecting... basic freedoms and the rule of law as enshrined in the constitution", responding to criticism from UN rights chief Volker Turk.
Two vessels sank in the rough seas, a fishing boat in Khanh Hoa province and a smaller raft in Lam Dong, according to the environment ministry.
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