government

CEFRA2

/ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The group of people who control and manage a country.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The relationship between a word and its dependents.

Examples

  • Democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried.

  • The government is accused of breaching the terms of the treaty.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/
  • /ˈɡʌv.ə.mənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.

  2. The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

  3. The management or control of a system.

More examples

In context

  • The politician pushed for reform by denouncing the corruption of the government officials.

  • British government has historically centred exclusively on London.

  • If the citizens must follow the law, then the government must follow the constitution.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English governement, from Old French governement (modern French gouvernement), from governer (see govern) + -ment. Morphologically govern + -ment. Displaced native Old English gerec, leodweard, ræden, rǣding and ealdordōm.