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- [min-uh-stree]
- /ˈmɪn ə stri/
- /ˈmɪnɪstri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [min-uh-stree]
- /ˈmɪn ə stri/
Definitions of ministry word
- noun plural ministry the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion. 1
- noun plural ministry the body or class of ministers of religion; clergy. 1
- noun plural ministry the service, function, or office of a minister of state. 1
- noun plural ministry the body of ministers of state. 1
- noun plural ministry (usually initial capital letter) any of the administrative governmental departments of certain countries usually under the direction of a minister of state. 1
- noun plural ministry (usually initial capital letter) the building that houses such an administrative department. 1
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Origin of ministry
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Latin ministerium, equivalent to minister minister + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Ministry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ministry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ministry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ministry
noun ministry
- preaching — the act or practice of a person who preaches.
- prayer — a person who prays.
- clergy — The clergy are the official leaders of the religious activities of a particular group of believers.
- priesthood — the condition or office of a priest.
- prelacy — the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy.
Top questions with ministry
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