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Ministry

/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

📖 Definitions of "Ministry"

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 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."

  3. 3

    A ministration

  4. 4

    The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

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