ministry

Meaning

1. 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
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. A ministration
4. The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
5. The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
6. Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.

Hyphenated as

mi‧nis‧try

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/

Etymology

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

Sentences

The order was administered and awarded the Ministry of Veterans and War Victims .