ministerially
- adverb
- /ˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəli/
- Formal
:
ministerialmente
Examples
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Sadly, today the views of increasingly educated and ministerially active Catholics may not be sought because their independence, realism, and progressiveness are feared (sometimes they are unjustly labeled as ephemeral or corrupt).
Academic text (2003) -
The pastor spoke ministerially to the congregation, encouraging them to find peace and unity.
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During the service, the priest offered ministerially guided prayers for those in need.
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She addressed the community ministerially, reminding them of the importance of compassion and service.
Synonyms
1
7.3
In a caring way that gives religious support and advice
In a religious way by priests or other religious leaders
In a way that has to do with the church or its leaders
How Ministerial
1
7.9
- Formal
57
4.2
- Formal
- Formal
149
3.7
9
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
ministerially = ministerial (transparent) = minister + ial + ly
A regular adjective-to-adverb formation from 'ministerial' by adding '-ly', producing a manner adverb clearly related to 'minister'.
Etymology
Ministerially comes from minister, a word that originally meant 'servant' in Latin and later named a church leader who serves people. So, to act ministerially is to behave like that religious servant, offering comfort, guidance, or official care.