Definition of "ministry" in Anglais

noun

1. 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.
   • He works for the ministry of defence.
   • I work for the ministry of education.
   • They work for the ministry of agriculture.

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.

5. (Christianity) The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.

6. (Christianity) Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.

   • the present ministry of the Holy Spirit