German word

Kultusministerium

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊltʊsminɪˌsteːʁi̯ʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounministry of education

Example

Die Arbeit des Kultusministeriums ist wichtig.

The work of the Ministry of Education is important.

Illustration for Kultusministerium (ministry of education)

More examples

Das Projekt wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Kultusministerium entwickelt.

The project was developed in cooperation with the ministry of education.

Core concept

A government department linking classrooms, cultural institutions, and religious affairs.

Common phrases

  • in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Kultusministerium

    in cooperation with the ministry of education

  • die Entscheidung des Kultusministeriums

    the decision of the ministry of education

Similar words

Bildungsministerium: A ministry that develops and implements policy for schools and higher education.
Kultusamt: A local administrative authority responsible for education, religion, and cultural affairs.
Schulamt: A local authority overseeing school operations, staffing, and official procedures.
Kulturministerium: A government ministry promoting the arts and shaping policy for cultural institutions.

Definition in German

Ministerium, das staatliche Aufgaben in den Bereichen Schule, Kultur und Religionswesen wahrnimmt.

Word origin

Kultusministerium combines German Kultus, from Latin cultus meaning 'worship' or 'care', with Ministerium, from Latin ministerium meaning 'service' or 'office'.

Usage tips

  • Kultusministerium is neuter, so the definite form is das Kultusministerium and its plural is die Kultusministerien.

Other meanings

  • ministry of culturenoun

Related words

  • Kultusministereducation ministernoun
  • Kultusministerinfemale education ministernoun

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