government
gb/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
The ruling body of a country
The people and system that control and make rules for a country or area.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the government of [a country]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'government' (the ruling body) with 'governance' (the process or manner of governing).
Συνώνυμα
administration (Often used for the current leadership during a particular period, especially in US English.)
|
regime (Implies a specific system of government, sometimes with a negative tone.)
Αντώνυμα
opposition (Refers to political parties or groups opposing the current government.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
government policy
|government official
|government agency
|government funding
|government decision
Θέματα
politics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The government announced new environmental regulations.
- Many people are unhappy with how the government is handling the crisis.
- The government has promised to increase spending on education.
- After the election, a new government was formed.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The government makes laws for the country.
- People vote to choose the government.
- The government builds schools and roads.
- The government collects taxes from the people.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
2
The process of governing
The job or activity of controlling and making decisions for a country, state, or group.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is under government
Συνώνυμα
governance (More formal and often used in academic or policy contexts to describe the manner of governing.)
Αντώνυμα
anarchy (A state with no governing authority or order.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
form of government
|style of government
|system of government
Θέματα
politics
|law
Παραδείγματα
- Democracy is a form of government that allows citizens to vote.
- Good government requires transparency and accountability.
- The country has suffered from poor government for decades.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Democracy is one type of government.
- Good government helps people live better.
- Bad government can cause problems for everyone.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B1
entity
3
Specific level of governing body
A part of the main government that controls a certain place or activity.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
local/state/federal government
Συνώνυμα
authority (A general term for an organization with power in a specific area.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
local government
|state government
|federal government
Θέματα
politics
|administration
|law
Παραδείγματα
- Local governments are responsible for collecting waste and maintaining roads.
- State governments have different laws on education.
- The federal government handles national defense.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My local government built a new park.
- The state government makes rules for schools.
- The federal government controls the army.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
government
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
gov - ern - ment (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: government
- Plural: government, governments
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
governments
noun
Related words
governance
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-governmental
adjective B2
anti-government
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
governmental
adjective C1
Εκφράσεις
form of government
1/fˈɔɹm əv ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase
Type of political system in place
The way a country chooses to be ruled.
Παραδείγματα
- Democracy is the most common form of government in the modern world.
- Each form of government has its strengths and weaknesses.
government funding
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt fˈʌndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Money provided by authorities for projects or services
Money that comes from the government to help pay for something.
Παραδείγματα
- The project received government funding to expand healthcare services.
- Government funding for education has increased this year.
government official
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt əfˈɪʃəl/
fixed phrase
Person holding official position in government
A person who has an important job in the government.
Παραδείγματα
- A senior government official spoke to reporters about the new law.
- Government officials met to discuss the budget.
government agency
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
Public organization under government control
An office or group that does work for the government.
Παραδείγματα
- The Environmental Protection Agency is a well-known government agency in the US.
- The government agency monitors air quality across the country.
- Several government agencies are involved in disaster response.
- Funding will be provided by a government agency focused on education.