Government meaning

What does “government” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“government” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.

government

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
“the government reduced taxes”
“the matter was referred to higher authorities”
Synonymsauthorities regime
the act of governing; exercising authority
“regulations for the governing of state prisons”
“he had considerable experience of government”
Synonymsgoverning governance government activity administration
(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
“tyrannical government”
the study of government of states and other political units
Synonymspolitics political science

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University