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Antonyms for government


Grammar : Noun
Spell : guhv-ern-muh nt, ‐er-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʌv ərn mənt, ‐ər mənt



Definition of government

Origin :
  • late 14c., "act of governing or ruling;" 1550s, "system by which a thing is governed" (especially a state), from Old French governement (Modern French gouvernement), from governer (see govern). Replaced Middle English governance. Meaning "governing power" in a given place is from 1702.
  • noun management, administration
Example sentences :
  • Harbour improvements have occupied much of the attention of Government.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Shall be happy to facilitate any despatch you may wish forwarded to your Government.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Sometimes it is said that man can not be trusted with the government of himself.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • If the minority will not acquiesce, the majority must, or the Government must cease.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • An unlawful expedient can not become a permanent condition of government.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • It is a crime which, if persisted in, will destroy the Government itself.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • This is the old trick of those who would usurp the government of their country.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Here stands its Government, aware of its might but obedient to its conscience.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • What other form of government, indeed, can so well deserve our esteem and love?
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Synonyms for government

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