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ministerial

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/ˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəl/ · min-is-te-ri-al

of or relating to the government or the ministry; pertaining to a minister or ministers.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

of or relating to the government or the ministry; pertaining to a minister or ministers.

حکومت یا وزارت سے متعلق؛ وزیر یا وزیروں سے وابستہ۔

وزارتی

wazarti

Formal: وزارتی

Synonyms

governmentalofficialadministrativeحکومتیسرکاریانتظامی

Antonyms

non-governmentalprivateغیر حکومتینجی

Common Collocations

  • ministerial duties
  • ministerial positions
  • ministerial responsibilities

Example Sentences

The ministerial meeting focused on environmental policies.

وزارتی اجلاس ماحولیاتی پالیسیوں پر مرکوز تھا۔

Wazarti ijtima maholiyati policies par markaz tha.

She received a ministerial appointment last year.

اسے پچھلے سال وزارتی تقرری ملی۔

Use pichlay saal wazarti taqreer mili.

Ministerial decisions can have a significant impact on society.

وزارتی فیصلے معاشرے پر اہم اثر ڈال سکتے ہیں۔

Wazarti faislay muasharti par ahm asar dal sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

ministerial:Ministerial refers specifically to the role and responsibilities of ministers, whereas 'minister' refers to the individual holding the position.

Word Family

minister
nounوزیر
ministry
nounوزارت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ministerial' as relating to 'ministers' who run the government.

Imagine a government building where ministers discuss and make decisions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وزیر ہو یا کوئی عہدیدار، سب کو چاہیے خدمت کا شعار۔

Wazir ho ya koi ohdidar, sab ko chahiye khidmat ka shaar.

Whether minister or any official, all should wear the badge of service.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کام میں برکت رکھو، ترقی ہو گی۔

Kaam mein barqat rakho, taraqqi ho gi.

Put blessings in your work, progress will come.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ministerialis" — pertaining to a servant or official

First known use: 15th century

The word 'ministerial' has evolved from the Latin word 'ministerialis,' which means 'pertaining to a servant.' Over time, it has come to refer specifically to roles associated with government and leadership.