ministry
🇺🇸
/ˈmɪnɪstri/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɪnɪstri/
noun
C1
a government department that handles a specific area of work
The ministry of health works to keep people healthy and safe.
R
the job or work of a religious leader
He felt called to join the ministry and help people through his faith.
R
helping others through religious service
Their ministry provides food and support to those in need.
translation
a government department that handles a specific area of work; the job or work of a religious leader; helping others through religious service
Word Forms
Plural
ministries