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Synonyms & Similar Words
administration
authority
bureaucracy
cabinet
control
direction
dominion
establishment
executive
leadership
management
ministry
office
power
regime
rule
supervision
system
agency
board
commission
council
department
dynasty
hierarchy
jurisdiction
legislature
organization
parliament
sovereignty
state
Meaning of Government
The system or group of people governing an organized area or community.
Definitions
- The system or group of people governing an organized area or community, especially a state
- The action or manner of controlling or regulating a state, organization, or institution
- A particular system or form of government, especially as a political entity
Etymology of Government
The word "government" originates from the Latin words "gubernare," meaning to direct or control, and "mentum," a suffix forming nouns indicating a result or product
Historically, the term has been used since the 13th century to describe the act or process of governing, and later to refer to the system or institution that exercises authority over a state or community
Example Uses
- The government has announced plans to reduce taxes and increase spending on public services
- The new government has faced criticism for its handling of the economic crisis
- The local government is responsible for providing services such as waste collection and road maintenance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
anarchy
chaos
disorder
freedom
independence
liberty
autonomy
self-rule
decentralization
deregulation
laissez-faire
lawlessness
mismanagement
neglect
noninterference
privatization
self-governance
unrestraint