ministerial
Meanings
Plural: ministerials
Adjective
- of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
- "ministerial duties"
- of or relating to a government minister or ministry
- "ministerial decree"
Adj
- Related to a religious minister or ministry.
- Related to a governmental minister or ministry.
- Having the power to wield delegated executive authority.
- Serving as an instrument or means (i.e., procedural or ancillary, not substantive).
Noun
- A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.
- A meeting of government ministers from partner countries.
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French ministeriel, equivalent to minister + -ial. Doublet of minstrel and ministerialis.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 13
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Words With Friends Score: 16
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