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noun

ˈgə-vər(n)-mənt How to pronounce government (audio)
Definition of governmentnext
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as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation) government by the people, for the people

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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans

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government

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adjective

as in governmental

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Recent Examples of government
Noun
Fewer people pay directly for medical care, and government heavily subsidizes demand without increasing supply, a sure route to higher prices. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 The property sits on a long-term lease held by the federal government, last renewed for 20 years in 2021. — Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Thus, the legislation requires more transparency of HOA operators over the administration of these communities, which can operate as a quasi-government entity. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Vucic in recent weeks has toured the country tirelessly in a live coverage on pro-government media. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for government
Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
  1. administration
  2. management
  3. governmental
  4. governance
  5. supervision
  6. federal
  7. rule
  8. operation
Noun
  • Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of administration
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  • In doing so, the emirate has built resilience through diversified desalination, energy demand management, and long-term infrastructure planning.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of management
Adjective
  • The Binyamin Regional Council, an Israeli governmental body responsible for settlements in the area of the clashes, said the Palestinian Authority had sent activists to deliberately provoke residents of the Israeli settlement outpost near Abu Falah.
    — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The display did not impress everyone as evidence of governmental strength.
    — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of governmental
Noun
  • By approaching elections as an important governance function and not merely an annual formality, boards and unit owners can help establish a culture of transparency, accountability, integrity, and responsible stewardship.
    — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The goal in the long term would be to establish a multilateral system of regional governance—anchored by China but accepted by its neighbors.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of governance
Noun
  • The magistrate judge ordered the four released on personal recognizance and said they were not required to be under supervision.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • That pressure, coupled with my lack of supervision and distraction with my own reporting, had led to my spectacular failure with Janet Cooke.
    — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of supervision
Adjective
  • The association advocates on behalf of counties at the state and federal levels and Knaus was frequently outspoken on issues involving California’s budget, health care and homelessness.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The designation by the Energy Department means that more federal financing will be available for helium producers and that the government will monitor it more closely.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of federal
Noun
  • In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But that same year, protests erupted that ended 15 years of rule by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the mood is considerably more restrained, prioritizing comfort, generous proportions, and an operation that has had more than a decade to perfect its service for business travelers, families, and Vietnamese staycationers alike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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