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Definition ministry in American English

ministry noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmɪnɪstri/
1

the profession or work of a church minister

Example

During his ministry he improved the church's local image.

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1.1

the period of time when someone is a church minister

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1.3

religious work done by someone

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2

a government department in the U.K. and some other countries, or the building from which it operates

Example

the Dutch foreign ministry

Example

the Ministry of Education

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Definition ministry in American English