ministry

/ˈmɪnɪstri/
noun
  1. A government department headed by a minister, responsible for a specific area of public policy.
    • The Ministry of Defense released a statement about the new security measures.
    • The Ministry of Education announced new funding for schools.
    • She works as a policy advisor in the Ministry of Health.
  2. The work or vocation of a religious minister; the period of time during which a person serves as a minister.
    • Her ministry focused on helping young people in the community.
    • The church's youth ministry organizes weekly activities for teenagers.
    • He devoted his life to the ministry and served as a pastor for over forty years.
  3. The act of serving or helping others, especially in a compassionate or charitable way.
    • Their ministry of music brought joy to many people.
    • The organization's ministry to the poor includes providing meals and shelter.
    • She saw her work at the hospital as a ministry of healing.
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