ministry
/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/
A government department at the administrative level, normally headed by a minister, who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity; The complete body of government ministers under the leadership of a head of government
- plural
- ministries
Meanings
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A 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
The ministry faced a mountain of questions.
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Tom works at the Ministry of Culture.
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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)
- 3
A ministrationrare
- 4
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faithrare
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The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churchesrare
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Work of a spiritual or charitable naturerare