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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 definition: 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. See examples of GOVERNMENT used in a sentence.
Mar 5, 2024 · 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.
/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. She has resigned from the Government. The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. The government announced further austerity measures.
government. noun. /ˈɡʌvərmənt/ , /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/ [countable] (abbreviation govt.) the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state to lead/form a government the last Democratic government the government of the day Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. She has resigned from the Government.
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.
4 days ago · 1. countable noun [with singular or plural verb] The government of a country is the group of people who are responsible for governing it. The Government has insisted that confidence is needed before the economy can improve. ...democratic governments in countries like Britain and the U.S. ...fighting between government forces and left-wing rebels.
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.
