ministry

US /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
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1.

ministère

a government department headed by a minister of state

:
The Ministry of Education announced new reforms.
Le ministère de l'Éducation a annoncé de nouvelles réformes.
She works for the Ministry of Health.
Elle travaille pour le ministère de la Santé.
2.

ministère, sacerdoce

the work or vocation of a minister of religion

:
He dedicated his life to the ministry.
Il a consacré sa vie au ministère.
She entered the ministry after years of theological study.
Elle est entrée dans le ministère après des années d'études théologiques.