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ministration

Syllabification: (min·is·tra·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌminəˈstrāSHən/

Definition of ministration

noun

(usually ministrations) chiefly formal or humorous
  • the provision of assistance or care:a kitchen made spotless by the ministrations of a cleaning lady
  • the services of a minister of religion or of a religious institution.
  • the action of administering the sacrament.

Derivatives

ministrant

Pronunciation: /ˈminəstrənt/

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin ministratio(n-), from ministrare 'wait upon', from minister (see minister)

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