O ministério
Example: O ministério anunciou novas políticas de educação hoje.
Definition
"O ministério" refers to a government department or office responsible for a specific area of public administration, such as education or health. It involves officials who create and implement policies, as in the example where the ministry announced new education policies.
Etymology
The term "o ministério" originates from the Latin word 'ministerium,' meaning service or office. It evolved through Old French into Portuguese, signifying a body serving public administration. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'minister,' emphasizing its role as a servant or agent in government.
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