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▸ noun:  Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
▸ noun:  The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
▸ noun:  A ministration
▸ noun:  The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
▸ noun:  (Christianity) The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
▸ noun:  (Christianity) Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.

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