government

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/
US: /ˈɡʌv.ɚn.mənt/

  1. The group of people who control a country or state

    1. The government makes laws for the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our government is planning new investments in healthcare and education. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of governing a country or state

    1. Good government is important for a strong country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government's handling of the crisis has been widely criticized. [ ] [ ]

  3. A system by which a country or community is controlled

    1. We need a government that listens to the people. [ ] [ ]
    2. Democratic government ensures citizens have a voice in decision-making. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

authority regime administration governance rule
government verb

  1. To control or manage (a country, state, or organization).

    1. The government will govern the new territories. [ ] [ ]
    2. Effective leadership is needed to government a large and complex organization. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "government" in English means: The group of people who control a country or state, The process of governing a country or state, A system by which a country or community is controlled.

The phonetic transcription of "government" is /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/ in British English and /ˈɡʌv.ɚn.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "government": authority, regime, administration, governance, rule.

Example usage of "government": "The government makes laws for the country.". More examples on the page.