Synonyms for governmental


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

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Définition of governmental

Origin :
  • 1774, from government + -al (1). Related: Governmentally. A Middle English word in the same sense was gubernatif (late 14c.).
  • adj political
Example sentences :
  • When are the names of governmental bodies, departments, etc., capitalized?
  • Extract from : « Capitals » by Frederick W. Hamilton
  • The question of governmental control of industry is an example.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • He occupied all governmental offices, and was the arbitrator of domestic life.
  • Extract from : « Mizora: A Prophecy » by Mary E. Bradley
  • There is nothing like it for giving commands or for governmental purposes.
  • Extract from : « Virgin Soil » by Ivan S. Turgenev
  • Fomishka and Fimishka had a horror of governmental, that is to say, official people.
  • Extract from : « Virgin Soil » by Ivan S. Turgenev
  • In France governmental ownership and management have been less successful.
  • Extract from : « Commercial Geography » by Jacques W. Redway
  • This is not to say that our own governmental machinery is perfect.
  • Extract from : « Progress and History » by Various
  • They and their ancestors had been, for centuries, the victims of governmental despotism.
  • Extract from : « The American Empire » by Scott Nearing
  • I thought—I was taught so at Yale—that your governmental machinery was excellent, most excellent.
  • Extract from : « Theft » by Jack London
  • Your trifle, as you call it, has made me fast in the Governmental chair.
  • Extract from : « Fitz the Filibuster » by George Manville Fenn

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