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ministry

/ˈmɪnɪstri/

Translations

ministrynoun

ministries

/ˈmɪnɪstri/

The Ministry of Health announced new regulations.

Министерство здравоохранения объявило о новых правилах.

Additional translations

Synonyms

ministryadjective

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

/ˈmɪn.ə.stri/

Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to a ministry’ (e.g. ‘a ministry directive’).

Synonyms

ministrynoun

A government department headed by a minister.

The Ministry of Health announced new regulations to improve public health.

The work or vocation of a minister of religion.

He dedicated his life to the ministry, serving his community with devotion.

The tenure of a particular government or prime minister while in office.

Britain’s first Blair ministry introduced a range of constitutional reforms.

The collective body of ministers in a government; the cabinet.

The ministry has agreed on the new economic policy.

ministryadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a ministry, especially a governmental department.

She attended a ministry briefing on environmental regulations.