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ministry

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/ˈmɪnɪstri/ · min-is-try

A governmental department led by a minister.

government politics law business

Meanings

nounformal

A governmental department led by a minister.

ایک حکومتی محکمہ جس کی قیادت ایک وزیر کرتا ہے۔

وزارت

wizarat

Synonyms

department office agencyمحکمہعہدہادارہ

Antonyms

privatization individualism independenceنجی ملکیتفردپسندیآزادی

Common Collocations

Ministry of Education
Ministry of Finance
foreign ministry

Example Sentences

The Ministry of Health has announced new regulations.

وزارت صحت نے نئے ضوابط کا اعلان کیا ہے۔

Wizarat e Sehat ne naye zawabit ka elan kiya hai.

She works for the foreign ministry.

وہ وزارت خارجہ کے لیے کام کرتی ہے۔

Woh wizarat e kharijah ke liye kaam karti hai.

The ministry is responsible for public welfare programs.

وزارت عوامی بہبود کے پروگراموں کی ذمہ دار ہے۔

Wizarat awaami behbood ke programmes ki zimmedar hai.

Easily Confused With

ministry:'Ministry' refers to a government department, while 'minister' refers to the individual who leads that department.

Word Family

minister

nounوزیر

administration

nounانتظامیہ

ministries

nounوزارتیں

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'ministry' as a 'mission' of government.

Picture a large building where decisions are made and policies are implemented.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ministerium" — service, office

First known use: 14th century

The word 'ministry' originated from the Latin word 'ministerium', which means 'service' or 'office'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to a government department or the office of a minister.