Definition of Ministry, Minister of Religion, Missionary

Definition of Ministry

min·is·try

ˈminəstrē/

noun

1. 1.

   the work or vocation of a minister of religion.

   "he is training for the ministry"

   synonyms:

   holy orders, the priesthood, the cloth, the church More
2. 2.

   (in certain countries) a government department headed by a minister of state.

   "the Ministry of Agriculture"

   synonyms:

   (government) department, bureau, agency, office

   
   

   
   

Definition of Minister of Religion

"a person authorized to conduct religious worship;"


Define Missionary

mis·sion·ar·y

ˈmiSHəˌnerē/

noun

1. 1.

   a person sent on a religious mission, Priest, Priestess, Minister, Reverend

   
   

   2. One who is sent on a mission, especially one sent to do religious or charitable work in a territory or foreign country.