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   ministry

   /ˈmɪnɪstri/

   noun

   • 1. (in certain countries) a government department headed by a minister: "the Ministry of Defence" Similar government departmentdepartmentbureauagencyoffice
   • 2. the work or vocation of a minister of religion: "he is training for the ministry" Similar holy ordersthe priesthoodthe cloththe church
   • ▪ the period of tenure of a minister of religion: "a tablet in the church commemorates his ministry there"
   • ▪ the spiritual work or service of a Christian or a group of Christians, especially evangelism: "a ministry of Christian healing" Similar teachingpreachingevangelism
   • 3. (in certain countries) a period of government under one prime minister: "Gladstone's first ministry was outstanding" Similar period of officeterm (of office)administrationincumbency
   • 4. the action of ministering to someone: rare "the soldiers were no less in need of his ministry"

   Word Origin Middle English (in ministry (sense 2 of the noun)): from Latin ministerium, from minister (see minister).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ministryMinistry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MINISTRY is ministration. How to use ministry in a sentence. ministration; the office, duties, or functions of a minister; the body of ministers of religion : clergy…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMINISTRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MINISTRY definition: 1. in Britain and some other countries, a department of the government led by a minister: 2. work…. Learn more.

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   Ministry definition: the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.. See examples of MINISTRY used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ministryMinistry - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Even if you do not lead a religious community, you can still have a ministry, as the word means to provide information or services about an organization or cause. The charity can have a ministry to serve homeless people. The noun ministry can also refer to a government department.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMINISTRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   In Britain and some other countries, a ministry is a government department which deals with a particular thing or area of activity, for example trade, defence, or transport. ...the Ministry of Justice.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ministryMinistry - definition of ministry by The Free Dictionary

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   n., pl. -tries. 1. the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion. 2. the body or class of ministers of religion; clergy. 3. the service, function, or office of a minister of state. 4. the body of ministers of state. 5. an administrative department headed by a minister of state.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionministry noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of ministry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ministryministry | meaning of ministry in Longman Dictionary of...

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   ministry meaning, definition, what is ministry: a government department that is responsi...: Learn more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › ministryMinistry Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Ministry Definition. The act of ministering, or serving; ministration. That which serves as a means; agency. The office, function, tenure, or service of a religious minister. Ministers of religion collectively; clergy. The term of office of such a minister.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMINISTRY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    MINISTRY meaning: 1. in Britain and some other countries, a department of the government led by a minister: 2. work…. Learn more.