The body of top government administrators or other high ranking public officials that are selected by a head of state to manage certain aspects of a state's affairs, as opposed to civil servants whose tenure is unaffected by public changes resulting from democratic elections or some other process.
the building where the business of a government ministry is transacted
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
a government department under the direction of a minister
building where the business of a government ministry is transacted
the work of a minister of religion
building where the business of a government department is transacted
