adjective

ministerial

Relating to government ministers or their offices.

The prime minister announces new ministerial appointments after the election.

Etymology

Minister developed from servant into a title for a government official. Ministerial describes that official's office, responsibilities, or actions.

In context

Highland Radio Ireland90:30

this is ministerial level um within lens to house civil servants reporting directly into the minister

Friday's Nine Til Noon Show

Trade ministers gather for a ministerial meeting on tariffs.
Her ministerial responsibilities include overseeing the country's public schools.
He resigns from his ministerial post after the scandal.

ministerial

minister noun — A senior official leading a government department.

ministry noun — A government department headed by a minister.

governmental: Covers government generally, not specifically ministers or their offices.
executive: Concerns the executive branch, not specifically government ministers.