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governmentThe system by which a country or community is governed and controlled. The group of people who officially control a country.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The system by which a country or community is governed and controlled. The group of people who officially control a country.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/

Korean meaning: 정부, 통치 체제

Korean pronunciation: 거-번-먼트 (강세: 거)

Example Sentences

  • The government decided to give every citizen a free pizza to boost happiness levels.
  • Citizens have the right to criticize government decisions in a democracy.
  • The government building was so big that tourists got lost looking for the bathroom.

government

NOUN

//ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt//

The system by which a country or community is governed and controlled. The group of people who officially control a country.

government concept
💡 Concept

The system by which a country or community is governed and controlled. The group of people who officially control a country.

government rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

True government commitment brings lasting achievement!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootgovern
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Old French 'governer', which came from Latin 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer or pilot a ship'. The Latin word traces back to ancient Greek 'kubernetes', referring to the helmsman who steers a ship's direction.

🎵Rhyme

commitmentachievementagreement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The government decided to give every citizen a free pizza to boost happiness levels.

Citizens have the right to criticize government decisions in a democracy.

😄 Fun example

The government building was so big that tourists got lost looking for the bathroom.

Many countries are working to make their governments more transparent.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

administrationauthorityregimestatecabinet

Antonyms

anarchychaos

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