ministry

CEFRC1

/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A government department led by a minister.

  2. 02

    noun

    The work of a religious leader or organization.

Examples

  • That party was held under the auspices of the Foreign Ministry.

  • The Ministry of Defence has issued the following statement.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A ministration

  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)

  3. 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

More examples

In context

  • The ministry administers the internal affairs.

  • He works for the ministry of defence.

  • I work for the ministry of education.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English mynisterie, borrowed from Old French menistere, in turn borrowed itself from Latin ministerium; equivalent to minister + -y.