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Learn to pronounce min·is·try

/ˈminəstrē/
noun
  1. the work or vocation of a minister of religion.
    "he is training for the ministry"
    synonyms: holy orders, the priesthood, the cloth, the church
  2. (in certain countries) a government department headed by a minister of state.
    "the Ministry of Agriculture"
    synonyms: government department, department, bureau, agency, office
  3. (in certain countries) a period of government under one prime minister.
    "Gladstone's first ministry was outstanding"
    synonyms: period of office, term (of office), administration, incumbency
  4. the action of ministering to someone.
    "the soldiers were no less in need of his ministry"

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