Definitions

government

[guhv-ern-muhnt, ‑er-muhnt] / ˈgʌv ərn mənt, ‑ər mənt /

NOUN

management, administration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority law ministry politics power regime rule state union

STRONG

Washington bureaucracy command control direction domination dominion empire execution executive governance guidance influence jurisdiction patronage polity predominance presidency regency regimentation regulation restraint sovereignty statecraft superintendence superiority supervision supremacy sway

WEAK

Uncle Sam political practice powers that be the feds

Antonyms

STRONG

inferiority opposition powerlessness submission subservience weakness

WEAK

anarchy chaos coup insurrection lawlessness mutiny revolt revolution

Example Sentences

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Record profits led to significant employee bonuses, sparking internal union disputes and calls for a ‘national dividend’ from the government.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In February, when asked by Time magazine about Musk’s controversial tenure in the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, Shotwell said her “best contribution” is ignoring the noise.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The basics: If a family qualifies for aid, the government becomes a partner in paying rent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Following the BBC's investigations, the government has just announced a change in the law to make it easier to shut down shops selling illegal goods.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And since when had the German occupation government concerned itself with Dutch legal procedures?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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