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ministry


Definition: Meaning of, ministry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪnɪstri /

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ministry ministries
  1. [countable] a government department that is responsible for one of the areas of government work, such as education or health
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  2. the ministry the profession of being a church leader, especially in the Protestant church
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  3. [countable usually singular] the work done by a priest or other religious person as a result of their religious beliefs
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ministry used in phrases

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
    1. the British government department that was responsible for farming, food production, and the safety of food products. In 2001, it became part of a new Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
  • Ministry of Defence, the
    1. the British government department that is responsible for the UK's armed forces. The minister in charge of this department is the Secretary of State for Defence .
  • Ministry of Transportation test (noun)
    1. a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
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