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ministry in Malay

kementerian

/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/

ministry in Malay: kementerian. In English, ministry means a 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.

Malay words for ministry

government department
kementerian

English meaning of ministry

  1. noun A 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.
  2. noun 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).
  3. noun A ministration.
  4. noun The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

Full definition of ministry

ministry in a sentence

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

ministry in other languages

Questions about ministry in Malay

What is the meaning of ministry in Malay?
Ministry in Malay is kementerian.
Apakah maksud ministry dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ministry: kementerian.
What does ministry mean in English?
Ministry means a 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.

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