government

Definitions

The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state.

The system or process by which a state or community is controlled and regulated.

The act or process of governing; the exercise of authority.

Examples

The government announced a new policy to improve public transportation.

Citizens have the right to participate in the democratic processes of their government.

Synonyms

administration regime authority state leadership governance rule

Antonyms

anarchy lawlessness disorder chaos insubordination rebellion misrule