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Ministry
//ˈmɪnɪstɹi// noun
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Noun
- 1 Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
"She works for the ministry of finance."
- 2 the work of a minister of religion wordnet
- 3 The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
"The premier offered his last ministry's resignation to the monarch, and is asked to form a new one in accordance with the election results."
- 4 building where the business of a government ministry is transacted wordnet
- 5 A ministration
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- 6 religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) wordnet
- 7 The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
- 8 a government department under the direction of a minister of state wordnet
- 9 The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
- 10 Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
"the present ministry of the Holy Spirit"
Etymology
From Middle English mynisterie, borrowed from Old French menistere, in turn borrowed itself from Latin ministerium; equivalent to minister + -y.
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