ministries
n. countablen. the different departments of a government that are in charge of specific areas, like health, education, or travel. Each one is usually led by a senior official called a minister.
n. the administrative departments of a government, each responsible for a specific area of public policy or service. Plural form of 'ministry'.
The government created two new ministries this year.
Representatives from the ministries of finance and education met to discuss the upcoming school building project.
Effective governance often requires seamless communication between various ministries to ensure that national policies are implemented consistently across different sectors of the economy.
Often followed by 'of' to specify the department's focus (e.g., 'ministries of defense').