ministerial

/ˌmɪnɪˈstɪriəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a government minister or the work of a government department.
    • She holds a ministerial position in the department of health.
    • Ministerial meetings are often held behind closed doors.
    • The prime minister made a ministerial statement about the new education policy.
  2. Relating to a religious minister or their duties.
    • He completed his ministerial training at the seminary.
    • Ministerial robes are worn during special church services.
    • The bishop praised her ministerial work in the community.
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