government
UK: ˈɡʌvənmənt | US: ˈɡʌvərnmənt
n. the system or group of people governing a state, community, etc.
n. the action or manner of controlling or regulating a nation, organization, or people
n. the group of officials who form the executive branch of a state
The word "government" derives from the Old French governer (to govern), which itself comes from the Latin gubernare (to steer, direct). The root gubern- traces back to the Greek kybernan (to steer a ship), metaphorically extended to mean "to guide or rule." The suffix -ment (from Latin -mentum) was added to form a noun denoting the act or system of ruling. The evolution reflects a shift from literal steering (of ships) to abstract governance (of societies).
The government announced new policies to boost the economy.
Local governments are responsible for maintaining public infrastructure.
She criticized the government's handling of the crisis.
A democratic government derives its power from the people.
The federal government has allocated funds for education reform.