B2
minister vs ministry
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ministernoun/ˈmɪn.ə.stər/ | Meaning a person who leads a government department; also a priest in some Christian churches | Goes with prime minister | Example The prime minister will meet business leaders tomorrow. |
| ministrynoun/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/ | Meaning a government department that deals with one area of national life, such as education or health | Goes with ministry of health | Example The Ministry of Education announced a new school calendar yesterday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The defense will buy new equipment next year.