government
gb/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
A2
Engelska
~ 200
kormány, kormányzat, kormányzás, kormányzati szerv, tagállami kormányzat, önkormányzat
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
kormány
A2
kormányzat
B2
Användningsmönster:
the government of [a country]
The government announced new environmental regulations.
A kormány új környezetvédelmi szabályozásokat jelentett be.
Many people are unhappy with how the government is handling the crisis.
Sokan elégedetlenek azzal, ahogyan a kormány kezeli a válságot.
The government has promised to increase spending on education.
After the election, a new government was formed.
Exempel för inlärare
The government makes laws for the country.
A kormány törvényeket hoz az ország számára.
People vote to choose the government.
Az emberek szavazással választják meg a kormányt.
The government builds schools and roads.
The government collects taxes from the people.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'government' (the ruling body) with 'governance' (the process or manner of governing).
Betydelse
The ruling body of a country
Ordkombinationer
government policy
|government official
|government agency
|government funding
|government decision
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
opposition (Refers to political parties or groups opposing the current government.)
Teman
politics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The people and system that control and make rules for a country or area.
The group of people or system with the authority to govern a country, state, or community.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
kormányzás
B2
Användningsmönster:
[something] is under government
Democracy is a form of government that allows citizens to vote.
A demokrácia a kormányzás olyan formája, amely lehetővé teszi, hogy a polgárok szavazzanak.
Good government requires transparency and accountability.
A jó kormányzáshoz átláthatóságra és elszámoltathatóságra van szükség.
The country has suffered from poor government for decades.
Exempel för inlärare
Democracy is one type of government.
A demokrácia a kormányzás egyik formája.
Good government helps people live better.
A jó kormányzás segít, hogy az emberek jobban éljenek.
Bad government can cause problems for everyone.
Betydelse
The process of governing
Ordkombinationer
form of government
|style of government
|system of government
Synonymer
governance (More formal and often used in academic or policy contexts to describe the manner of governing.)
Antonymer
anarchy (A state with no governing authority or order.)
Teman
politics
|law
Definition
The job or activity of controlling and making decisions for a country, state, or group.
The act or process of exercising authority and control over a political unit or organization.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Användningsmönster:
local/state/federal government
Local governments are responsible for collecting waste and maintaining roads.
A helyi önkormányzatok felelősek a szemétszállításért és az utak karbantartásáért.
State governments have different laws on education.
A tagállami kormányzatok eltérő oktatási törvényeket alkalmaznak.
The federal government handles national defense.
Exempel för inlärare
My local government built a new park.
A helyi önkormányzatunk új parkot épített.
The state government makes rules for schools.
A tagállami kormányzat szabályokat hoz az iskolák számára.
The federal government controls the army.
Betydelse
Specific level of governing body
Ordkombinationer
local government
|state government
|federal government
Synonymer
authority (A general term for an organization with power in a specific area.)
Teman
politics
|administration
|law
Definition
A part of the main government that controls a certain place or activity.
A specific administrative body responsible for governing a particular area, sector, or function within a larger political system.
Grammatik
Grundform
government
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
Stavelser och betoning
gov - ern - ment (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: government
- Plural: government, governments
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
form of government
1/fˈɔɹm əv ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase
Type of political system in place
The way a country chooses to be ruled.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.