This is the 710th most frequent Ukrainian word.
міністерство
"Міністерство" in English means "ministry" (a government department).
In this sentence, 'міністерство' is used to denote a government body responsible for specific public administrative functions.
Міністерство освіти і науки готує нову навчальну програму.
The Ministry of Education and Science is preparing a new educational program.
Here, 'міністерство' is depicting the place or institution where someone works.
Я працюю в міністерстві культури.
I work at the Ministry of Culture.
In this context, 'міністерство' refers to the physical building representing the institution.