Meaning & Definition of Government in English
English⟶
Government
/gəvərmənt/
noun
1. The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
- "The government reduced taxes"
- "The matter was referred to higher authorities"
synonym:
- government,
- authorities,
- regime
2. The act of governing
- Exercising authority
- "Regulations for the governing of state prisons"
- "He had considerable experience of government"
synonym:
- government,
- governing,
- governance,
- government activity,
- administration
3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
- "Tyrannical government"
synonym:
- government
4. The study of government of states and other political units
synonym:
- politics,
- political science,
- government
Examples of using
The government plans to scrap some of the older planes.
They recognized the new government.
Tom has always favored representative government.