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- Dictionaryministry/ˈmɪnɪstri/
noun
- 1. (in certain countries) a government department headed by a minister: "the Ministry of Defence" Similar
- 2. the work or vocation of a minister of religion: "he is training for the ministry" 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.
Learn the meaning of ministry as a government department or a religious work. See how to pronounce and translate ministry in different languages.
Ministry is the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion, state, or government. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of ministry with examples from various sources.
Learn the meaning of ministry as a government department, a religious profession, or a group of clergy. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of ministry in British and American English.
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.
Definition of ministry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
