ministry
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- //ˈmɪnɪstɹi//
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
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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.
He works for the ministry of defence.
I work for the ministry of education.
They work for the ministry of agriculture.
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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)
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.
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A ministration
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The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
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The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
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Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
the present ministry of the Holy Spirit
Étymologie
From Middle English mynisterie, borrowed from Old French menistere, in turn borrowed itself from Latin ministerium; equivalent to minister + -y.
Formes
- pluriel
- ministries
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