Ministry: meaning, definitions and examples

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ministry

[ ˈmɪnɪstri ]

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government

The work or office of a minister in a government.

Synonyms

bureau, department, office

Examples of usage

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for managing the country's finances.
She was appointed to the Ministry of Education.

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religion

The office, duties, or work of a minister of religion.

Synonyms

clergy, pastorate, priesthood

Examples of usage

He has been called to the ministry and will be ordained next month.
She dedicated her life to the ministry of helping the homeless.

Translations

Translations of the word "ministry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ministério

🇮🇳 मंत्रालय

🇩🇪 Ministerium

🇮🇩 kementerian

🇺🇦 міністерство

🇵🇱 ministerstwo

🇯🇵 省

🇫🇷 ministère

🇪🇸 ministerio

🇹🇷 bakanlık

🇰🇷 부 (bu)

🇸🇦 وزارة (wizarah)

🇨🇿 ministerstvo

🇸🇰 ministerstvo

🇨🇳 部 (bù)

🇸🇮 ministrstvo

🇮🇸 ráðneyti

🇰🇿 министрлік

🇬🇪 სამინისტრო (saministro)

🇦🇿 nazirlik

🇲🇽 ministerio

Word origin

The word 'ministry' originated from the Latin word 'ministerium', meaning 'service' or 'office of a servant'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to both government offices and religious duties. Over time, 'ministry' has come to represent the work or office of a minister in various fields.