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

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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

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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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