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Synonyms of government
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
- government by the people, for the people
Synonyms for government
- administration,
- authority,
- governance,
- jurisdiction,
- regime
- (also régime),
- regimen,
- rule
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2
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
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of government (Entry 2 of 2)
as in governmental
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The first known use of government was in the 15th century
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