Synonyms for

Governments

Noun / ˈgʌvɜ:mʌnts / / ˈgʌvɜ:nmʌnts / Another word for governments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A government is a group of people who make laws, enforce laws, and run a country, state, or city.

Synonyms & similar words

government authorities governing politics regime governance administration administration regime authority regulation leadership management power governance jurisdiction control command dominion direction supervision oversight guidance regiment system establishment

Synonyms by register

Formal

administration regime authority directorate

Informal

the powers that be the brass the bosses the establishment

Literary

sovereignty dominion rule

Antonyms

anarchy chaos lawlessness disorder rebellion insubordination

Common collocations

  • local governments
  • national governments
  • state governments
  • federal governments
  • democratic governments
  • foreign governments
  • governments worldwide
  • governments around the world

Word family

noun government
verb govern
adjective governmental
adverb governmentally

Usage note

The word 'governments' refers to the bodies or systems that control a country or state. It is often used in the plural to refer to multiple such entities.

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Example sentences

  1. Governments create and enforce laws to keep people safe.
  2. The government's job is to make sure the country runs smoothly.
  3. People can vote to change their government if they are unhappy with it.
  4. Different countries have different types of governments.
  5. The government provides public services like schools and roads.

Quotes

  • The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. - Winston Churchill
  • The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The government is us; we are the government, you and I. - Theodore Roosevelt

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