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   Gov·ern·ment

   /ˈɡəvər(n)mənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the governing body of a nation, state, or community: "an agency of the federal government" Similar administrationexecutiveregimeauthoritypowers that bedirectoratecouncilleadershipmanagementcabinetministryruleterm of officeincumbencyinformal:top brass
   • ▪ the system by which a nation, state, or community is governed: "a secular, pluralistic, democratic government"
   • ▪ the action or manner of controlling or regulating a nation, organization, or people: "rules for the government of the infirmary" Similar rulerunningdirectionadministrationleadershipleadingcontrolregulationguidanceguidingmanagementconductsupervisionsuperintendencesteering
   • ▪ the group of people in office at a particular time; administration: "the election of the new government" Similar administrationexecutiveregimeauthoritypowers that bedirectoratecouncilleadershipmanagementcabinetministryruleterm of officeincumbencyinformal:top brass
   • ▪ another term for political science
   • 2. the relation between a governed and a governing word.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French governement, from governer (see govern).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GovernmentGovernment - Wikipedia

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   A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state. In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government is a means by which organizational policies are enforced, as well as a mechanism for determining policy.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOVERNMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GOVERNMENT definition: 1. the group of people who officially control a country: 2. the system used for controlling a…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgovernment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › governmentGovernment Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   GOVERNMENT meaning: 1 : the group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc. often used before another noun; 2 : a particular system used for controlling a country, state, etc.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGOVERNMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › governmentGOVERNMENT Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOVERNMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 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.