CEFR A2

government

noun

Meaning

The group of people who officially control a country or state.

Examples

The government makes laws for the country.
Many people voted for the new government.

Synonyms: rule, administration, regime, authority

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government (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/

Definition

The group of people who officially control a country or state.

Examples

The government makes laws for the country.
Many people voted for the new government.
The government is responsible for public services.

How to Use government

government of (prepositional phrase): Belonging to or controlled by a specific government. — "This is a project of the French government."
government by (prepositional phrase): The method or principle by which a government operates. — "Democracy is government by the people."
government in (prepositional phrase): Referring to the government of a particular place. — "The government in power faced protests."

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