ministry
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/
The English word “ministry” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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 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)
- A ministration.
- The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
- The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
- Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
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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