ministries

noun pl. ministries

1. 1. the act of ministering, or serving; ministration
   2. that which serves as a means; agency
2. 1. the office, function, tenure, or service of a religious minister
   2. ministers of religion collectively; clergy
3. 1. the department under a minister of government
   2. the term of office of such a minister
   3. the building or buildings of such a department
   4. the ministers of a particular government as a group