C1noun formal 3K

Ministry

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɪnɪstri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɪnɪstri/"]/

Meaning of Ministry

a government department that has a particular area of responsibility

In simple words: A part of government that deals with a specific area like health or education.

Ministry in a sentence

• The Ministry of Education announced new guidelines for schools.
• She works at the Ministry of Health and is responsible for public health policy.
• During the crisis, the Ministry coordinated relief efforts across the country.
• His ministry in the church lasted over thirty years, serving many parishioners.
• The pastor's ministry focused on helping the homeless and vulnerable groups.
• The Ministry of Finance is responsible for managing the nation's economic policies.
• Volunteering in ministry requires compassion and dedication.

How to use Ministry

Used in formal contexts when discussing government departments. Not typically used in casual conversation or informal writing.

Grammar pattern

ministry + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mini' and 'story' — a small government department telling its story.

Related words

Collocations with Ministry

• government
• Agriculture
• Defence
• run
• take over
• create
• approve something
• support something
• control something
• official
• spokesman
• spokesperson
• at the ministry
• in the ministry
• within the ministry
• a department at the ministry
• a department in the ministry
• church
• Christian
• evangelical
• begin
• enter
• leave
• church
• Christian
• evangelical
• begin
• enter
• leave

Synonyms for Ministry

• department
• office
• bureau
• agency
• branch

Opposites of Ministry

• agency
• department

Common mistakes with Ministry

• Confused with 'ministration', which refers to service or aid.
• Incorrectly using 'ministry' to refer to a church or religious organization without adding 'of' for government context.
• Using 'ministries' in singular contexts where 'ministry' is the correct form.

Frequently asked questions about Ministry

What does Ministry mean?

A part of government that deals with a specific area like health or education.

What is the definition of Ministry?

a government department that has a particular area of responsibility

How do you use Ministry in a sentence?

The Ministry of Education announced new guidelines for schools.

Can you give another example of Ministry?

She works at the Ministry of Health and is responsible for public health policy.

What are synonyms for Ministry?

Common alternatives include department, office, bureau, agency, branch.

What is the opposite of Ministry?

Opposite meanings include agency, department.

What words go with Ministry?

It commonly pairs with government, Agriculture, Defence, run, take over, create, approve something, support something, control something, official, spokesman, spokesperson, at the ministry, in the ministry, within the ministry, a department at the ministry, a department in the ministry, church, Christian, evangelical, begin, enter, leave, church, Christian, evangelical, begin, enter, leave.

What are common mistakes when using Ministry?

Confused with 'ministration', which refers to service or aid. Incorrectly using 'ministry' to refer to a church or religious organization without adding 'of' for government context. Using 'ministries' in singular contexts where 'ministry' is the correct form.

How do you pronounce Ministry?

US: /["/ˈmɪnɪstri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪnɪstri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Ministry formal or informal?

"Ministry" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Ministry?

Used in formal contexts when discussing government departments. Not typically used in casual conversation or informal writing.

What CEFR level is Ministry?

"Ministry" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.