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Definition
Holy ministry; full-time clerical work serving God in a church.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional or lifelong commitment to religious service within a church context. It carries a sense of vocational calling rather than just volunteering or part time church work. The term is formal and mostly restricted to Christian settings.
Examples
He is determined to enter the ministry and help out at church.
Are you planning on being in the ministry for your whole life?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general church service or volunteering. Using it to describe someone who just helps out on Sundays sounds overly serious and implies they have taken formal vows or are employed by the institution.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
