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Word entry · 8 letters

ministry

Best crossword clue

"Government department"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/Part of speech nounSorted iimnrstyStarts with MEnds with Y1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. A government department; also religious service or office.

Word origin

From Middle English mynisterie, borrowed from Old French menistere, in turn borrowed itself from Latin ministerium; equivalent to minister + -y.

Used in a sentence

  • She works for the ministry of finance.
  • He works for the ministry of defence.
  • I work for the ministry of education.

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