government

/ɡˈʌvɚmənt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
   “the government reduced taxes”
2. the act of governing; exercising authority
   “regulations for the governing of state prisons”
3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
   “tyrannical government”
4. the study of government of states and other political units

Synonyms for government

• authorities
• regime
• governing
• governance
• government activity
• administration
• politics
• political science

Words that rhyme with government

• antigovernment
• goverment