B2nounformalpoliticssociety
US/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
UK/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
a government department that deals with one area of national life, such as education or health
In context
The Ministry of Education announced a new school calendar yesterday.
She works at the ministry of finance in Hanoi.
A spokesperson for the ministry said the report was wrong.
Words that go with ministry
noun + preposition
- ministry of healthThe Ministry of Health has issued new advice on vaccines.
noun + noun
- ministry officialA ministry official refused to comment on the plan.
- government ministryEvery government ministry must publish its budget.
- defense ministryThe defense ministry will buy new equipment next year.
- ministry spokespersonA ministry spokesperson confirmed the date of the meeting.
adjective + noun
- foreign ministryThe foreign ministry summoned the ambassador.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She works in the Minister of Health.Correct: She works in the Ministry of Health.
Incorrect:
He works at ministry of finance.Correct: He works at the ministry of finance.