Government

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/

Definitions of government

noun the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a system or organization that exercises authority over a community

Example Sentences

A1 The government provides services like schools and hospitals.

A2 The government is responsible for making and enforcing laws.

B1 The government is facing criticism for its handling of the recent economic crisis.

B2 The government has announced new policies to address climate change.

C1 The government's decision to increase taxes has sparked protests across the country.

C2 The government's foreign policy has been a topic of debate among experts.

Examples of government in a Sentence

formal The government is implementing new policies to address the issue of climate change.

informal The government is cracking down on tax evasion.

slang The government is all about making that money.

figurative The government's reach is like a giant octopus with its many tentacles in different sectors.

Grammatical Forms of government

• plural: governments
• comparative: more government
• superlative: most government
• present tense: governs
• future tense: will govern
• perfect tense: has governed
• continuous tense: is governing
• singular: government
• positive degree: government
• infinitive: to govern
• gerund: governing
• participle: governed

Origin and Evolution of government

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'government' originated from the Latin word 'gubernare' which means to steer or direct.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'government' has evolved to refer to the system or group of people governing a community or society, as well as the process of governing and the actions taken by those in power to control and manage a country or organization.