ministerial
pronunciation
How to pronounce ministerial in British English:
UK [ˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəl]
How to pronounce ministerial in American English:
US [ˌmɪnɪˈstɪriəl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
- of or relating to a government minister or ministry
Word Origin
- ministerial (adj.)
- 1560s, of religion; 1650s, of state; in some uses from Middle French ministériel and directly from Medieval Latin ministerialis "pertaining to service, of a minister," from Latin ministerium (see ministry); in some cases probably directly from minister or ministry.
Example
- 1. Mr ayrault has no ministerial experience either , but he matches the anti-elite mood .
- 2. A furious mr erdogan responded by getting the ak-dominated parliament to pass a law that makes judicial interrogation of mit officials subject to prime ministerial consent .