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ministry
ministry
noun
Definition of MINISTRY
1
something used to achieve an end <I don't care by what ministry it's accomplished, so long as it's done>
Related Words determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool; weapon; activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger; antecedent, cause, occasion, reason; subagency, subagent
2
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church <the ranks of the ministry have dwindled considerably in recent years>
Antonyms laity
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