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ministry

[ˈmɪnɪstri]

ministry Definition

  • 1a government department that is responsible for a particular area of activity
  • 2the work or duties of a minister of religion, especially in the Christian Church

Using ministry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ministry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Ministry of Education is responsible for overseeing the country's education system.

  • Example

    He was ordained into the ministry last year.

  • Example

    She has been involved in ministry work for over a decade.

  • Example

    The church's youth ministry organizes events and activities for teenagers.

ministry Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using ministry

  • working as a minister of religion

    Example

    He spent many years in the ministry before retiring.

  • to be called to work as a minister of religion

    Example

    She felt that she had a ministry and wanted to pursue it further.

  • a government department responsible for propaganda and controlling information, as depicted in George Orwell's novel '1984'

    Example

    The concept of a 'ministry of truth' is often used to criticize governments that try to control the media and manipulate public opinion.

Phrases with ministry

  • the office or position of prime minister

    Example

    The prime ministry has been held by several different people over the years.

  • a government department responsible for managing a country's relationships with other countries

    Example

    The ambassador met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss trade agreements.

  • a government department responsible for managing a country's military forces

    Example

    The Ministry of Defense announced plans to increase military spending next year.

Origins of ministry

from Latin 'ministerium', meaning 'service'

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Summary: ministry in Brief

The term 'ministry' [ˈmɪnɪstri] refers to either a government department responsible for a specific area of activity, such as the Ministry of Education, or the work and duties of a minister of religion. Examples of the former include 'The Ministry of Defense announced plans to increase military spending next year,' while examples of the latter include 'He was ordained into the ministry last year.' The phrase 'in the ministry' denotes working as a minister of religion, while 'ministry of truth' refers to a government department responsible for propaganda and controlling information.

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