Synonyms for

Ministerial

Verb / ˌmɪnɪˈsti:ri:ʌl / Another word for ministerial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to or typical of a government minister or ministry

Synonyms & similar words

governmental official administrative bureaucratic departmental regulatory managerial executive supervisory directorial organizational authoritative commanding ruling governing legislative judicial diplomatic ambassadorial ministerial

Synonyms by register

Formal

ecclesiastical clerical pastoral diocesan

Literary

shepherdly pastoral

Antonyms

lay secular nonclerical unordained civil political

Common collocations

  • ministerial duties
  • ministerial office
  • ministerial appointment
  • ministerial role
  • ministerial responsibility
  • ministerial decision
  • ministerial staff
  • ministerial meeting

Word family

noun minister
verb minister
adjective ministerial
adverb ministerially

Usage note

Primarily refers to the clergy or church affairs. Can also refer to government ministers or their duties, but this usage is less common and can be confused with the ecclesiastical meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The ministerial meeting was held to discuss the new policy.
  2. She was appointed as the ministerial assistant to the Prime Minister.
  3. The ministerial conference was attended by delegates from all over the world.
  4. The ministerial declaration was signed by all participating countries.
  5. The ministerial portfolio includes several important departments.

Quotes

  • The ministerial position is a great responsibility.
  • The ministerial role requires dedication and commitment.
  • The ministerial staff works tirelessly to serve the country.

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