Ministerial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌmi-nə-ˈstir-ē-əl/ min·is·te·ri·al

Meaning & Definition of Ministerial

Ministerial (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a minister or the ministry
  2. being or having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office
  3. relating to or being an act done after ascertaining the existence of a specified state of facts in obedience to a legal order without exercise of personal judgment or discretion

Ministerial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy

    "a priest conscientiously tending to his ministerial duties"

    similar: clerical, clerkly, pastoral, priestly, sacerdotal
    related: evangelical, missionary, apostolic, canonical, diaconal, diocesan, episcopal, papal, patriarchal, pontifical, churchly, ecclesiastic, ecclesiastical, divine, holy, religious, sacramental, conventual, mendicant, monachal, monastic, caliphal, rabbinic
    opposite: lay, nonclerical, secular, temporal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ministerial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ministerial:

clerical, clerkly, pastoral, priestly, sacerdotal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ministerial

Words with the opposite meaning of Ministerial:

lay, nonclerical, secular, temporal

Related Words for Ministerial

evangelical, missionary, apostolic, canonical, diaconal, diocesan, episcopal, papal, patriarchal, pontifical, churchly, ecclesiastic, ecclesiastical, divine, holy, religious, sacramental, conventual, mendicant, monachal, monastic, caliphal, rabbinic

Word Forms of Ministerial

Derived words: ministerially (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Ministerial

borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin ministeriālis "serving in an office (manorial or ecclesiastical)," going back to Late Latin, "serving, performing a duty," from Latin ministerium "activity of a servant, ministry" + -ālis -al:1

First known use: 1561

Frequently Asked Questions about Ministerial

What does "Ministerial" mean?

"Ministerial" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a minister or the ministry. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a minister or the ministry.

What is another word for "Ministerial"?

Other words for "Ministerial" include clerical, clerkly, pastoral, priestly and sacerdotal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ministerial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ministerial"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ministerial". Common alternatives include clerical, clerkly, pastoral, priestly and sacerdotal.

What is the opposite of "Ministerial"?

Antonyms of "Ministerial" include lay, nonclerical, secular and temporal.

How do you use "Ministerial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ministerial" in a sentence: "a priest conscientiously tending to his ministerial duties".

Is "Ministerial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ministerial" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Ministerial"?

"Ministerial" is pronounced /ˌmi-nə-ˈstir-ē-əl/ and divided into syllables as min·is·te·ri·al.

What is the origin of the word "Ministerial"?

"Ministerial" comes from borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin ministeriālis "serving in an office (manorial or ecclesiastical)," going back to Late Latin, "serving, performing a duty," from Latin ministerium "activity of a servant, ministry" + -ālis -al:1. First known use: 1561.