Synonyms of ministerial

ministerial

adjective

ˌmi-nə-ˈstir-ē-əl 

as in pastoral

of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy

a priest conscientiously tending to his ministerial duties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pastoral
• clerical
• priestly
• sacerdotal
• missionary
• ecclesiastical
• ecclesiastic
• episcopal
• evangelical
• apostolic
• clerkly
• religious
• papal
• diocesan
• pontifical
• divine
• diaconal
• monastic
• sacramental
• churchly
• canonical
• patriarchal
• rabbinic
• conventual
• mendicant
• holy
• caliphal
• monachal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lay
• secular
• temporal
• nonclerical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ministerial

The city said the clerk’s role in processing nomination papers is a ministerial duty under state law. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

France and Saudi Arabia have formed a task force on energy and logistics connections between the Middle East and Europe that is scheduled to meet at the ministerial level Monday. — Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026

In 2002, the FA was forced to change the name of the competition by the Charity Commission — the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Fidan said, however, that the countries would consult on the degree and form of assistance provided following an attack, with operational details still to be determined by a new ministerial committee. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026