word
Government
GUH-vur-muhnt
/ˈɡʌvɜːrmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
government
Dictionary meaning
The act of governing.
Examples
- Tyrannical government.
- The government reduced taxes.
Synonyms: administration
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