1. relating to a government minister or ministry
2. relating to religious ministers or their duties
3. involving routine administrative duties rather than policy decisions
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ministerial meeting addressed trade relations between the two countries.
• She was appointed to a ministerial position in the new cabinet.
• His ministerial duties included visiting sick parishioners.
• The pastor’s ministerial training prepared him for leading a congregation.
• Filing reports was considered a ministerial task, not requiring executive judgment.
• The court clerk performed ministerial functions as required by law.
• Ministerial responsibilities often involve long hours and public scrutiny.