ministry

noun
UK: /ˈmɪnɪstri/
US: /ˈmɪnɪstri/

  1. A government department led by a minister.

    1. The ministry announced new policies today.
    2. The Ministry of Education is responsible for schools and universities.

  2. A period of government under a particular leader.

    1. During her ministry, taxes were lowered.
    2. The prime minister's ministry lasted for five years before an election.

  3. The work or service of a religious leader.

    1. His ministry focuses on helping the poor.
    2. She dedicated her life to ministry, serving her community with devotion.

Synonyms

administration priesthood cabinet pastorate government

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ministry" in English means: A government department led by a minister., A period of government under a particular leader., The work or service of a religious leader..

The phonetic transcription of "ministry" is /ˈmɪnɪstri/ in British English and /ˈmɪnɪstri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ministry": administration, priesthood, cabinet, pastorate, government.

Example usage of "ministry": "The ministry announced new policies today.". More examples on the page.