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ministry

/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/
noun

A 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.

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Noun 4 meanings

  1. A 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.

    “She works for the ministry of finance.”

  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)

    “The premier offered his last ministry's resignation to the monarch, and is asked to form a new one in accordance with the election results.”

  3. A ministration.

  4. The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

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Etymology

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

MINISTRY at a glance

MINISTRY has 8 letters and scores 13 points in Scrabble (M 3 + I 1 + N 1 + I 1 + S 1 + T 1 + R 1 + Y 4) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,301 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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