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- DictionaryGov·ern·ment/ˈɡəvər(n)mənt/
noun
- 1. the governing body of a nation, state, or community: "an agency of the federal government"
- 2. the relation between a governed and a governing word.
government, the political system by which a country or community is administered and regulated. Most of the key words commonly used to describe governments—words such as monarchy , oligarchy , and democracy —are of Greek or Roman origin.
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GOVERNMENT meaning: 1. the group of people who officially control a country: 2. the system used for controlling a…. Learn more.
noun. OPAL W. /ˈɡʌvənmənt/. /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/. [countable + singular or plural verb] (often the Government) (abbreviation govt) the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state. to lead/form a government.
a : a particular system used for controlling a country, state, etc. He is a firm believer in democratic/representative government. b : the process or manner of controlling a country, state, etc. We learned about different methods/systems of government. The country has been damaged by many years of weak/corrupt government. — see also big government.
5 days ago · noun. 1. the exercise of political authority over the actions, affairs, etc of a political unit, people, etc, as well as the performance of certain functions for this unit or body; the action of governing; political rule and administration. 2. the system or form by which a community, etc is ruled. tyrannical government.
noun. the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society.
noun. uk / ˈɡʌv ə nmənt / us. government noun (OFFICIAL GROUP) Add to word list. B1. the group of people who officially control a country: The Government has cut taxes. a government department. Fewer examples. government guidelines on tobacco advertising. a new government initiative to reduce crime. a Labour government.
