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- Dictionarymin·is·try/ˈminəstrē/
noun
- 1. the work or vocation of a minister of religion: "he is training for the ministry" Similar
- 2. (in certain countries) a government department headed by a minister of state: "the Ministry of Agriculture" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word ministry, from religious service to government department. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of ministry.
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Ministry definition: the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.. See examples of MINISTRY used in a sentence.
If you are discussing the duties of your minister or rabbi, you are talking about his or her ministry — the work the religious leader does in serving a congregation. The noun ministry also refers to a group of clergy.
Ministry can mean the act of serving, the profession of a minister, a government department, or a group of ministers. Find out the different meanings, synonyms, and translations of ministry in various contexts.
Learn the meaning of ministry as a government department, a religious profession, or a collective term for clergy. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of ministry in British and American English.
Learn the meaning of ministry as a government department, a religious work or service, or a period of time spent serving the Church. See pictures, pronunciation, usage notes, and synonyms for ministry.
