ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ noun6 •one of the main parts of a national government, in charge of one area such as health or educationShe works for the ministry of finance.He works for the ministry of defence. •A ministration. •The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith. •Work of a spiritual or charitable nature. •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)The premier offered his last ministry's resignation to the monarch, and is asked to form a new one in accordance with the election results. •The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches. formsministries
