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ministry
/ˈmɪnəstɹi/
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What does ministry mean?
noun
- A 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.
- 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)
- A ministration.
More meanings (3)
noun
- The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
- The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
- Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmɪnəstɹi/
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The various assemblies which have succeeded to this have always been divided into numerous parties, which have provoked innumerable changes of ministry.
I must now leave the reverend gentlemen in the hands of Him who knows best how to deal with a recreant ministry.
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Returning to Wales, he was admitted into the ministry, and after the lapse of a few years was appointed vicar of Llandovery.
It was only the act of a wicked ministry, attempting, by an unconstitutional tax to enslave an affectionate part of the nation.
Now the reasons why these men do not leave the ministry or priesthood in which they find themselves are often very plausible.