Associations to the word «Ministry»

Wiktionary

MINISTRY, noun. 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
MINISTRY, noun. 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)
MINISTRY, noun. A ministration
MINISTRY, noun. The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
MINISTRY, noun. (Christianity) The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
MINISTRY, noun. (Christianity) Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, noun. A governmental department responsible for education and related affairs

Dictionary definition

MINISTRY, noun. Religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian).
MINISTRY, noun. Building where the business of a government department is transacted.
MINISTRY, noun. A government department under the direction of a minister.
MINISTRY, noun. The work of a minister of religion; "he is studying for the ministry".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King