אנגלית

government

gb/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
A2 אנגלית
~ 200
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם A2 entity
1

The ruling body of a country

The people and system that control and make rules for a country or area.

תבנית שימוש: the government of [a country]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'government' (the ruling body) with 'governance' (the process or manner of governing).
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
opposition (Refers to political parties or groups opposing the current government.)
צירופים
government policy |government official |government agency |government funding |government decision
נושאים
politics |law |society |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
שם עצם B1 action
2

The process of governing

The job or activity of controlling and making decisions for a country, state, or group.

תבנית שימוש: [something] is under government
מילים נרדפות
governance (More formal and often used in academic or policy contexts to describe the manner of governing.)
הפכים
anarchy (A state with no governing authority or order.)
צירופים
form of government |style of government |system of government
נושאים
politics |law
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Democracy is one type of government.
  • Good government helps people live better.
  • Bad government can cause problems for everyone.
שם עצם technical B1 entity
3

Specific level of governing body

A part of the main government that controls a certain place or activity.

תבנית שימוש: local/state/federal government
מילים נרדפות
authority (A general term for an organization with power in a specific area.)
צירופים
local government |state government |federal government
נושאים
politics |administration |law
דוגמאות
  • Local governments are responsible for collecting waste and maintaining roads.
  • State governments have different laws on education.
  • The federal government handles national defense.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • My local government built a new park.
  • The state government makes rules for schools.
  • The federal government controls the army.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
government
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
הברות והטעמה
gov - ern - ment (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: government
  • Plural: government, governments
משפחת מילים
Forms
governments noun
Core family
govern verb B2 governor noun B1
Related words
governance noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-governmental adjective B2 anti-government adjective B2
Advanced or less common
governmental adjective C1
ביטויים

form of government

1
/fˈɔɹm əv ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase

Type of political system in place

The way a country chooses to be ruled.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

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