Ministerium
ministry
noun mi-nis-TAY-ri-um Rare
Origin: from Latin ministerium
Also means
government department
Usage Note
Ministerium is a department of government headed by a minister, from Latin ministerium (service). It is neuter; the plural is Ministerien. Each Ministerium handles a policy field, such as the Innenministerium (interior) or Finanzministerium (finance).
Examples
"Das Ministerium veröffentlichte neue Richtlinien."
Natural Translation
The ministry published new guidelines.
Literal Translation
The ministry published new guidelines.
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