How to Spell government

government

government - noun

  • The officials comprising the governing body of a political unit and constituting the organization as an active agency
  • The executive branch of the U.S. federal government
  • The organization, machinery, or agency through which a political unit exercises authority and performs functions and which is usually classified according to the distribution of power within it
  • The complex of political institutions, laws, and customs through which the function of governing is carried out
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"The government was slow to react to the crisis."

Usage examples

Examples: 'The word "government" is important to learn.' 'Please use "government" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "government" helps with spelling.'

Etymology

French

Word family

govern, governor

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