government

Definition

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

Word forms

Plural

governments

Example sentences

1. n.

   The government announced new policies to improve education in the country.

2. n.

   In some countries, the government is elected by the people through a democratic process.