Meaning 1formal · 82%
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration.
Natural examples
Das Ministerium veröffentlichte neue Regeln für Schulen.
The ministry published new rules for schools.
Sie arbeitet im Ministerium für Gesundheit.
She works in the Ministry of Health.
Mehrere Ministerien stimmten den gemeinsamen Plan ab.
Several ministries coordinated the joint plan.
Usage note
Neuter noun, plural Ministerien. It means the department, not the individual minister.
Mini-lesson: Ministerium
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration. Neuter noun, plural Ministerien. It means the department, not the individual minister.
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