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Government

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɡʌvənmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/"]/

Meaning of Government

the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state

In simple words: A group of people who make decisions for a country or area.

Government in a sentence

• The government decided to increase funding for education.
• Many citizens are unhappy with their government's policies.
• The local government is planning a new park in the city.
• The government has a responsibility to provide for its people.
• In a democracy, the government is elected by the people.

How to use Government

Used in formal discussions about politics, law, and society. Avoid in casual conversations. Be careful not to confuse with 'governance', which refers to the act of governing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'governing' your garden, where 'ment' shows it's an action or organization.

Related words

Collocations with Government

• central
• federal
• local
• elect
• establish
• form
• come to power
• take office
• fall
• agency
• body
• department
• in government
• under a/​the government
• a change in government
• a change of government
• the government of the day
• central
• federal
• local
• elect
• establish
• form
• come to power
• take office
• fall
• agency
• body
• department
• in government
• under a/​the government
• a change in government
• a change of government
• the government of the day
• democratic
• representative
• firm

Synonyms for Government

• administration
• authority
• regime
• leadership
• management

Opposites of Government

• anarchy
• chaos

Common mistakes with Government

• Confused with 'govern' which is a verb.
• Using 'government' as a verb.
• Mispronouncing as 'goverment' without the second 'n'.

Frequently asked questions about Government

What does Government mean?

A group of people who make decisions for a country or area.

What is the definition of Government?

the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state

How do you use Government in a sentence?

The government decided to increase funding for education.

Can you give another example of Government?

Many citizens are unhappy with their government's policies.

What are synonyms for Government?

Common alternatives include administration, authority, regime, leadership, management.

What is the opposite of Government?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, chaos.

What words go with Government?

It commonly pairs with central, federal, local, elect, establish, form, come to power, take office, fall, agency, body, department, in government, under a/​the government, a change in government, a change of government, the government of the day, central, federal, local, elect, establish, form, come to power, take office, fall, agency, body, department, in government, under a/​the government, a change in government, a change of government, the government of the day, democratic, representative, firm.

What are common mistakes when using Government?

Confused with 'govern' which is a verb. Using 'government' as a verb. Mispronouncing as 'goverment' without the second 'n'.

How do you pronounce Government?

US: /["/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡʌvənmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Government formal or informal?

"Government" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Government?

Used in formal discussions about politics, law, and society. Avoid in casual conversations. Be careful not to confuse with 'governance', which refers to the act of governing.

What CEFR level is Government?

"Government" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.