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ministry

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ministry

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ministry is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ministry is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofministry

1noun
  • Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity

    Example: "She works for the ministry of finance."

  • The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)

    Example: "The premier offered his last ministry's resignation to the monarch, and is asked to form a new one in accordance with the election results."

  • A ministration
  • The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
  • The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
  • Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.

    Example: "the present ministry of the Holy Spirit"

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