government

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
  2. noun the act of governing; exercising authority
  3. noun (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed

Etymology

From Middle English governement, from Old French governement (modern French gouvernement), from governer (see govern) + -ment. Morphologically govern + -ment. Displaced native Old English gerec, leodweard, ræden, rǣding and ealdordōm.

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Synonyms

authorities, regime

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