ministry
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Also seen as: ministries
Sense 1
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
Bộ phận chính phủ, ở mức hành chính thường do một bộ trưởng đứng đầu
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
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)
Toàn bộ cơ quan chính phủ dưới sự lãnh đạo của người đứng đầu chính phủ
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ministry” mean?
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
Is “ministry” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.