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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries政府
Pronunciation / Transliteration: seifu
"政府は新しい経済政策を発表した。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The governing body of a nation, state, or community, consisting of the persons who administer the laws and direct public policy.
"The government announced a new economic plan to reduce inflation." - 2
The system or method by which a political unit is governed or managed.
"Many nations strive for a democratic form of government."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'gouvernement', originating from the Latin 'gubernamentum' (helm, steering, rule), which traces back to the Greek 'kubernan' (to steer or pilot a ship). The term entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, initially denoting the exercise of authority or control before shifting to mean the governing body of a state.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Government" is said worldwide
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gouvernement
Transliteration: ɡuvɛʁnəmɑ̃
"Le gouvernement a adopté une nouvelle loi."
Regierung
Transliteration: ʁeˈɡiːʁʊŋ
"Die Regierung plant neue Reformen."
governo
Transliteration: ɡoˈvɛrno
"Il governo ha varato un nuovo decreto."
gobierno
Transliteration: ɡoˈβjeɾno
"El gobierno implementó medidas estrictas."
governo
Transliteration: ɡoˈvɛɾnu
"O governo anunciou novas eleições."
सरकार
Transliteration: sarkaar
"सरकार ने नए नियम लागू किए हैं।"
政府
Transliteration: zhèng fǔ
"政府发布了最新的经济报告。"
정부
Transliteration: jeongbu
"정부는 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."
政府
Transliteration: seifu
"政府は新しい経済政策を発表した。"
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