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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
The proposal returned to the Baltimore County Council Tuesday, reigniting discussion over compensation for the county’s highest-ranking officials as some government employees continue pressing for higher pay. — Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026 Rori is now expanding to government schools in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Rwanda, and Ghana. — Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The fighting over the last day alone has killed at least 22 pro-government forces and 40 Houthi fighters, the sources said. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 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 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
Noun
  • These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 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
  • As China’s global presence grows, data governance, biosecurity, and resilience are serious concerns.
    — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Gaps in governance, limited visibility into usage and costs, and restrictive vendor terms further complicate oversight—underscoring the need for stronger cost controls as organizations scale AI.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of governance
Noun
  • Budget for training, supervision and continuity alongside implementation.
    — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The root of the conflict is the Colorado River Compact, negotiated in 1922 among the seven states of the Colorado watershed under the supervision of the then-Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 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
  • Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • Many inside the administration are skeptical about resuming military operations against Iran.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For large-scale operations producing more than 10 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually, the approach could deliver up to $100 million in reduced formation costs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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