ministry
Translation
ministry, government department, the clergy
Examples
She works for the Ministry of Health.
She works for the Ministry of Health.
He felt called to the ministry.
He felt called to the ministry.
Grammar Patterns
((the Ministry of sth.)) a government department for (sth.) She works for the Ministry of Health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: department, agency (government); clergy, priesthood (religious)
Etymology
From Latin 'ministerium' (office, service), from 'minister' (servant).
Memory Tips
A 'ministry' is the department or office where a 'minister' serves the public or a church.