ministry

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪnɪstri/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: mi‧nis‧try

Noun

Singular ministry

Plural ministries

1. (countable) A ministry is a government department, such as the ministry of defense.

   The ministry of health is building a new hospital.

Related words

• minister