ministry

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English mynisterie, borrowed from Old French menistere, in turn borrowed itself from Latin ministerium; equivalent to minister +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ Hyphenation: mi‧nis‧try === Noun === ministry (plural ministries) 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 Hyponyms: see Thesaurus:government ministry 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) A ministration The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith. (Christianity) The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches. (Christianity) Work of a spiritual or charitable nature. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === myristin == Czech == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ˈmɪnɪstrɪ] === Noun === ministry accusative/instrumental plural of ministr