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Government Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：the ruling body (government)
government
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
n.
The group of people with the authority to make and carry out the laws for a country or area.
the ruling body
➕
/ðə ˈruːlɪŋ ˈbɒdi/
n.
The group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws in a country, state, or city.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'gubernare' (to steer) + '-ment' (suffix forming nouns).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'governor' steering the 'ment' (mental) ship of state.
📖 Example
The local government announced a new plan to plant more trees in our community parks.
The local government announced a new plan to plant more trees in our community parks.
🔗 Collocations
federal government – A central government that shares power with regional states.
local government – The administration of a specific town, city, or region.
government agency – An organization within a government responsible for a specific function.
🔄 Synonyms
administration (n.) – The group of people who manage and direct the affairs of a country or organization.
authorities (n.) – The people or organizations that have official power and control.
regime (n.) – A government, especially an authoritarian one.
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
govern (v.) – To rule or control a country, state, or organization.
governor (n.) – The elected head of a state or region.
governmental (adj.) – Relating to the government or the act of governing.
📖 Cultural Story
From Greek 'kybernan' (to steer), via Latin 'gubernare' and Old French 'governer'. The metaphor of steering a ship for ruling a state is ancient.
Meaning 2：the process of governing (government)
government
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
n.
The act or process of governing, or the system by which a state or community is controlled.
the process of governing
➕
/ðə ˈprəʊses əv ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/
n.
The act, method, or system by which a state or community is controlled and managed.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Good government requires transparency and listening to the needs of the people.
Good government requires transparency and listening to the needs of the people.
🔗 Collocations
democratic government – A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
form of government – A specific structure and method of ruling a state.
system of government – The set of principles and rules by which a state is governed.
🔄 Synonyms
governance (n.) – The action or manner of governing a state or organization.
rule (n.) – The exercise of authority or control over a group or territory.
administration (n.) – The process of managing and directing the affairs of a government.
🚫 Antonyms
disorder (n.) – A state of lack of organization or control.
lawlessness (n.) – A situation where laws are not obeyed or enforced.
🌱 Derivatives
govern (v.) – To rule or control a country, state, or organization.
governance (n.) – The action or manner of governing.
governmental (adj.) – Relating to the government or its functions.
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