government
/gˈʌvɝmʌnt/
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Definitions
Noun
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"
Noun
the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
Noun
(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed; "tyrannical government"
Noun
the study of government of states and other political units
Synonyms
administration
authorities
governance
governing
government activity
political science
politics
regime
More Specific Terms
ancien regime
authoritarian regime
authoritarian state
bureaucracy
court
Downing Street
empire
federal government
geopolitics
government-in-exile
lawmaking
legislating
legislation
local government
military government
misgovernment
misrule
palace
papacy
pontificate
practical politics
pupet regime
puppet government
puppet state
realpolitik
royal court
state
state government
stratocracy
totalitarian state
totalitation regime
trust busting