υπουργείο — meaning in English

English meaning

• ministry noun A government department headed by a minister.
• portfolio noun A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.

Senses

υπουργείο is used for these senses in English:

• ministry Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
• ministry The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
• portfolio (politics) The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department. [from 1930s]

ministry — full definition

1. noun A government department headed by a minister.
2. noun The work, role, or vocation of a religious minister or clergy member.

portfolio — full definition

1. noun A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.
2. noun A collection of work samples used to showcase someone's skills, especially in creative or professional fields.
3. noun The area of responsibility held by a government minister.
4. noun The full set of investments held by a person or institution.

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