What does "ministry" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "ministry"?

Common synonyms include: administration, advisory council, agency, agent, aid, assistance.

Ministry

//ˈmɪnɪstɹi// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

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"