ministry
Translation
government department, the work of a religious minister
Examples
She works for the Ministry of Defence.
She works for the Department of Defense.
He is training for the ministry.
He is training for the ministry.
Grammar Patterns
the Department of ((sth.)) a government department for a specific area The Department of Commerce is important.
to enter the ministry to become a priest or religious minister He felt a calling to enter the ministry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: department, agency (government); clergy, priesthood (religious)
Etymology
From Latin 'ministerium' (service, office), derived from 'minister' (servant).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ministry' as the place where a 'minister' does their work, whether in government or religion.