the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
the body or class of ministers of religion; clergy.
the service, function, or office of a minister of state.
the body of ministers of state.
(usually initial capital letter) any of the administrative governmental departments of certain countries usually under the direction of a minister of state.
(usually initial capital letter) the building that houses such an administrative department.
the term of office of a minister of state.
an act or instance of ministering; ministration; service.
something that serves as an agency, instrument, or means.
Origin of ministry
1175–1225; Middle English <Latin ministerium, equivalent to ministerminister + -ium-ium
I think as I grew, I let my ministry grow and my intellect grow and my commitment grow.
How James Brown Became a Father Figure to Al Sharpton|Joshua Eferighe|October 8, 2020|Ozy
“The system of regulation is not working,” says Mack, who argues that the dramatic changes in Hong Kong now require the ministry of defense to regulate Cellebrite and stop all sales there.
Israeli phone hacking company faces court fight over sales to Hong Kong|Patrick O'Neill|August 25, 2020|MIT Technology Review
The government could even move to isolate Sardinia, one of the country’s busiest summer vacation regions, after a rise in coronavirus cases linked to the island, Corriere della Sera reported Thursday, citing unnamed ministry officials.
Europe is at a turning point as COVID cases spike, and fragile governments feel the heat|Bernhard Warner|August 20, 2020|Fortune
As for the people who actually do the field testing, we have been relying on the existing capacity of the health ministry in terms of infectious diseases.
No more maté sharing|Tate Ryan-Mosley|August 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review
It would take a few years for the ministry to change its tune on Borat.
When Countries Lose Their Shit Over American Movies|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Indeed, the Ministry of Interior released a report of 141 investigations against candidates accused of vote-buying around Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Wild and Wooly Elections|Anna Nemtsova|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On one of his social network pages Yarosh demanded Poroshenko make major changes in the ministry of interior.
Ukraine’s President Wowed Congress, But His Party Has a Dark Side|Anna Nemtsova|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Ministry of Heath is said to have ordered Sawyer not to travel.
How Bureaucrats Let Ebola Spread to Nigeria|Michael Daly|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Ministry of Finance nonetheless apparently authorized him to attend the conference in Nigeria.
How Bureaucrats Let Ebola Spread to Nigeria|Michael Daly|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The following day I received a letter asking me to call at the Ministry.
My Double Life|Sarah Bernhardt
He was a devoted priest, and spent his life and fortune in the service of his ministry.
Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886|Various
It is not difficult to see what the motive and object of that Ministry: were in issuing the orders of Council.
The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II)|Moncure Daniel Conway
For other members of the Ministry there is occasional surcease from work, and some opportunity for recreation.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893|Various
"I don't believe any but fools enter the ministry nowadays," she wrote bitterly.
Anne Of The Island|Lucy Maud Montgomery
British Dictionary definitions for ministry
ministry
/ (ˈmɪnɪstrɪ) /
nounplural-tries
the profession or duties of a minister of religion
the performance of these duties
ministers of religion or government ministers considered collectively
the tenure of a minister
a government department headed by a minister
the buildings of such a department
Word Origin for ministry
C14: from Latin ministerium service, from minister servant; see minister