Meaning & use
government
The group of people with the authority to govern a country, state, or community.
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The government announced new funding for public schools this year.
Citizens gathered to protest a proposed change in government policy.
A note on using this word
Can refer to the ongoing system of rule or to the specific leadership currently in power, so context often clarifies which sense is meant.
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