American English
/ˈgə.vɚ.mn̩t̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The system and institutions that run a country, state, or city.
“Government” is commonly pronounced /ˈgə.vɚ.mn̩t̚/. You may also hear /ˈgə.vɚn.mn̩t̚/, with an /n/ before the last syllable; both are correct.
The system and institutions that run a country, state, or city.
The government changed the tax law.
The government of Canada provides health services.
federal government · local government · government policy · government program
the government + verb + object
government of + place
The group of people who lead a country, state, or city at a particular time.
The government announced a new plan.
Many people criticized the government.
This word can mean the whole system or the people who are in power now.
government officials · government leaders · government action · government decision
the government + verb
the government + verb + object
The government of a city, town, or other local area.
Local government repaired the damaged bridge.
The national government of a federal country, such as the United States.
The federal government funds the research.
A period when some government services stop because money has not been approved.
The government shutdown delayed passport applications.