n. | 1. | |
1. | The act of ministering; ministration; service. | |
2. | Agency; instrumentality. | |
3. | The office, duties, or functions of a minister, servant, or agent; ecclesiastical, executive, or ambassadorial function or profession. | |
4. | The body of ministers of state; also, the clergy, as a body. | |
5. | Administration; rule; term in power; |
Noun | 1. | ministry - religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) |
2. | ministry - building where the business of a government ministry is transacted | |
3. | ministry - a government department under the direction of a minister |