ministerial — relating to a government minister or ministry; relating to religious ministry
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to a government minister or ministry; relating to religious ministry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪnɪˈstɪriəl/
Example Sentences
- The ministerial reshuffle shocked everyone when the education minister was moved to defense.
- His ministerial car broke down, so the foreign minister had to take the subway to the summit.
- She carries out her ministerial responsibilities with great dedication.
ministerial
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmɪnɪˈstɪriəl/]
relating to a government minister or ministry; relating to religious ministry
relating to a government minister or ministry; relating to religious ministry
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'minister' (servant, attendant), the word evolved to denote a role of service or administration. In both political and religious contexts, it maintains the fundamental sense of performing a serving or subordinate function.
Breakdown
minister (servant, attendant) + -ial (relating to, characterized by); literally 'relating to or characteristic of a servant or administrative officer'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The ministerial reshuffle shocked everyone when the education minister was moved to defense.”
“His ministerial car broke down, so the foreign minister had to take the subway to the summit.”
“She carries out her ministerial responsibilities with great dedication.”
“The pastor's ministerial training included learning how to stay awake during long sermons.”
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