MINISTRY

ministry

(noun) the work of a minister of religion; “he is studying for the ministry”

ministry

(noun) building where the business of a government ministry is transacted

ministry

(noun) religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

ministry

(noun) a government department under the direction of a minister of state

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

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

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.

Anagrams

• myristin

Source: Wiktionary


Min"is*try, n.; pl. Ministries. Etym: [L. ministerium. See Minister, n., and cf. Mystery a trade.]

1. The act of ministering; ministration; service. "With tender ministry." Thomson.

2. Hence: Agency; instrumentality. The ordinary ministry of second causes. Atterbury. The wicked ministry of arms. Dryden.

3. The office, duties, or functions of a minister, servant, or agent; ecclesiastical, executive, or ambassadorial function or profession.

4. The body of ministers of state; also, the clergy, as a body.

5. Administration; rule; term in power; as, the ministry of Pitt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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