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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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
1Collins 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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