ministry

A part of a government responsible for a particular area, such as health or education.

• The ministry announced new rules.
• She works at the Ministry of Education.
• Several ministries helped plan the response.

How to use it: ministry of something (The Ministry of Health published the report.)

Similar words: department

Common phrases: health ministry, ministry of education, finance ministry

Work done to serve people through religion or charity.

• Her ministry supports homeless families.
• He devoted his life to ministry.
• The church expanded its youth ministry last year.

How to use it: ministry to someone (Their ministry to prisoners brings hope to many families.)

Similar words: religious service

Common phrases: church ministry, youth ministry, ministry to someone

All the ministers who serve together under the leader of a government.

• The ministry resigned yesterday.
• The king asked her to form a ministry.
• His second ministry lasted only six months.

Similar words: government, administration

Common phrases: form a ministry, new ministry, coalition ministry