Ingles

government

gb/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
A2 Ingles
~ 200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan A2 entity
1

The ruling body of a country

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

Padron ng paggamit: the government of [a country]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'government' (the ruling body) with 'governance' (the process or manner of governing).
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
opposition (Refers to political parties or groups opposing the current government.)
Mga kolokasyon
government policy |government official |government agency |government funding |government decision
Mga tema
politics |law |society |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan B1 action
2

The process of governing

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

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is under government
Mga kasingkahulugan
governance (More formal and often used in academic or policy contexts to describe the manner of governing.)
Mga kasalungat
anarchy (A state with no governing authority or order.)
Mga kolokasyon
form of government |style of government |system of government
Mga tema
politics |law
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Democracy is one type of government.
  • Good government helps people live better.
  • Bad government can cause problems for everyone.
Pangngalan technical B1 entity
3

Specific level of governing body

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

Padron ng paggamit: local/state/federal government
Mga kasingkahulugan
authority (A general term for an organization with power in a specific area.)
Mga kolokasyon
local government |state government |federal government
Mga tema
politics |administration |law
Mga Halimbawa
  • Local governments are responsible for collecting waste and maintaining roads.
  • State governments have different laws on education.
  • The federal government handles national defense.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My local government built a new park.
  • The state government makes rules for schools.
  • The federal government controls the army.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
government
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
Mga pantig at diin
gov - ern - ment (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: government
  • Plural: government, governments
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

form of government

1
/fˈɔɹm əv ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase

Type of political system in place

The way a country chooses to be ruled.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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