ministry
gb/mˈɪnɪstɹi/ us/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
B1
Inglês
~ 1800
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
entity
1
Government department led by minister
A part of the government that is in charge of a certain area, led by a minister.
Padrão de uso:
the Ministry of [area]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ministry' with 'minister'. The 'ministry' is the department, while the 'minister' is the person in charge.
Sinônimos
department (A general term for a division within a government or organization, not always headed by a minister.)
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agency (A government body, sometimes with more limited scope or autonomy than a ministry.)
Antônimos
private sector (Refers to non-governmental organizations and businesses.)
Colocações
Ministry of Education
|Ministry of Health
|Ministry of Finance
|head of the ministry
|government ministry
Temas
government
|politics
|administration
|law
|business
Exemplos
- The Ministry of Health announced new regulations on food safety.
- She works for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The Ministry of Education is introducing a new curriculum.
- The report was submitted to the Ministry for review.
- Each ministry is responsible for specific policies and services.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The Ministry of Education runs the schools.
- He works in the Ministry of Finance.
- The Ministry of Health helps to keep people safe.
- The Ministry makes rules for the country.
Substantivo
B2
action
2
Work of a religious leader
The job and service of a priest, pastor, or other religious leader.
Padrão de uso:
to enter the ministry
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'ministry' with 'mission'. A mission is often a specific task or trip, while ministry is an ongoing role or service.
Sinônimos
pastorate (Specifically refers to the office or term of service of a pastor.)
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clergy work (General term for work done by members of the clergy.)
Antônimos
laity (Refers to non-clergy members of a religious group.)
Colocações
enter the ministry
|call to ministry
|youth ministry
|pastoral ministry
Temas
religion
|work
Exemplos
- He decided to enter the ministry after graduating from college.
- Her ministry focuses on helping the poor.
- The pastor has been in ministry for over thirty years.
- Youth ministry is an important part of our church.
- He felt called to the ministry at a young age.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He wants to join the ministry after school.
- She works in youth ministry at her church.
- The pastor has worked in ministry for many years.
- He is studying to prepare for ministry.
Substantivo
formal
C1
event
3
Term in high political office
The time when one prime minister and their ministers control the government.
Padrão de uso:
the [name] ministry
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this meaning is mainly used in formal or historical contexts, especially in British English.
Sinônimos
administration (Commonly used in American English to refer to the same concept.)
Antônimos
opposition (Refers to political parties not currently in power.)
Colocações
the Churchill ministry
|fall of the ministry
|short-lived ministry
Temas
politics
|history
|time
Exemplos
- The Gladstone ministry passed several important reforms.
- That ministry lasted only two years before losing power.
- Historians debate the successes of the Thatcher ministry.
- The fall of the ministry led to new elections.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The Brown ministry made many changes.
- That ministry was in power for four years.
- The fall of the ministry started a new election.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
ministry
AFI
GB/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
US/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
min - istry (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (min)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ministry
- Plural: ministries
Família de palavras
Forms
ministries
noun
Core family
minister
noun B1
ministerial
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
ministration
noun
Expressões
enter the ministry
1/ˈɛntɚ ðə mˈɪnɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
Start work as clergy member
To start working as a priest, pastor, or other religious leader.
Exemplos
- After years of study, he finally entered the ministry.
- She felt called to enter the ministry when she was 20.
fall of the ministry
1/fˈɔl əv ðə mˈɪnɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
End of government's term in power
When the prime minister and ministers lose their jobs because they lose support in parliament or an election.
Exemplos
- The fall of the ministry led to immediate elections.
- Historians mark this event as one of the most sudden falls of a ministry in modern politics.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1/mˈɪnɪstɹi əv fˈɔɹən əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Government foreign relations department
The part of the government that deals with other countries.
Exemplos
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the peace talks.
- She was appointed as spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ministry of Health
1/mˈɪnɪstɹi əv hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Government public health department
The part of the government that works to keep people healthy and safe from disease.
Exemplos
- The Ministry of Health launched a new vaccination campaign.
- Data from the Ministry of Health shows an improvement in life expectancy.