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ministry
nounFind the meaning of the word ministry, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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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
Example Sentence
She works for the ministry of finance.
Usage Note
Use ministry when you want precise academic language around 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.
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