Ministry

//ˈmɪnɪstɹi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    the work of a minister of religion wordnet
  3. 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. 4
    building where the business of a government ministry is transacted wordnet
  5. 5
    A ministration
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  1. 6
    religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) wordnet
  2. 7
    The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
  3. 8
    a government department under the direction of a minister of state wordnet
  4. 9
    The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
  5. 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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