MINISTRY Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word ministry. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MINISTRY
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| administration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of administering medication • the tenure of a president • the act of governing; exercising authority • the act of meting out justice according to the law | ||||||||
| agency | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an administrative unit of government • a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties • the state of being in action or exerting power • the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent • to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end | ||||||||
| authority | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||||
| board | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a committee having supervisory powers • a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes • a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose • food or meals in general • a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view • a table at which meals are served • electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices • a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities • a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games verb • get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) • live and take one's meals at or in • lodge and take meals (at) • provide food and lodging (for) | ||||||||
| bureau | nounn | |||||||
noun • an administrative unit of government • furniture with drawers for keeping clothes | ||||||||
| commission | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special group delegated to consider some matter • a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary) • the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions • the state of being in good working order and ready for operation • a group of representatives or delegates • a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something • an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces • the act of committing a crime • a special assignment that is given to a person or group verb • put into commission; equip for service; of ships • place an order for • charge with a task | ||||||||
| council | nounn | |||||||
noun • a body serving in an administrative capacity • (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine • a meeting of people for consultation | ||||||||
| department | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specialized division of a large organization • the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France) • a specialized sphere of knowledge | ||||||||
| government | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit • the act of governing; exercising authority • (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed • the study of government of states and other political units | ||||||||
| office | nounn | |||||||
noun • place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed • an administrative unit of government • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power • professional or clerical workers in an office • a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities • a job in an organization | ||||||||
