government

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed

   tyrannical government

2. 2
   noun

   the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

   the government reduced taxes

3. 3
   noun

   The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

   British government has historically centred exclusively on London.

4. 4
   noun

   The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.

   Near-synonyms: state, administration

5. 5
   noun

   The management or control of a system.

   The government of the Church is maintained without material alteration in a settled hierarchical form.

6. 6
   noun

   The tenure of a head of government; the ministry or administration led by a specified individual.

   The Sunak government announced plans to stem the flow of migrants coming into Great Britain.

7. 7
   noun

   the act of governing

8. 8
   noun

   the study of government of states and other political units

Etymology

From Middle English governement, from Old French governement (modern French gouvernement), from governer (see govern) + -ment. Morphologically govern + -ment. Displaced native Old English gerec, leodweard, ræden, rǣding and ealdordōm.