Plural of ministry
regular plural
The plural of ministry is ministries.
Forms of ministry
| Singular | ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | ministries |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Ministries in a sentence
- Such corruption is commonplace in a world of supine civil servants and underfunded ministries.From the entry supine
- Polylateral ventures with the media can allow foreign ministries to professionalise their public diplomacy.2019, Yolanda Kemp Spies, Global South Perspectives on Diplomacy, →ISBN, page 189. From the entry polylateral
- An equally tough problem is crossing swords with the straight political elites, particularly the power ministries.2002, Ukraine's Quest Roundtable Steering Committee, “Ukraine and Human Rights”, in Ukraine's Quest for Mature Nation Statehood - A…. From the entry cross swords
- Major Church authorities have no recognizable bodies to deal with, no fixed ministries.1989, Leonard Doohan, “[Ministering in Church Structures] Reflections”, in Grass Roots Pastors: A Handbook for Career Lay Ministers, San…. From the entry sacrificingly
- Nor has the state lost its patronal role, with ministries of culture and publicly funded arts bodies sustaining the cultural economy.2013, Michael Bhaskar, The Content Machine. From the entry patronal
Meaning of ministry
- 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.
- 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).
- noun A ministration.
Questions about the plural of ministry
- What is the plural of ministry?
- The plural of ministry is ministries.
- Is ministry countable?
- Ministry is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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