English Dictionary
Definition government in British English
government
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
In British English, government can be used with a singular or plural verb. You can say The government is unpopular or The government are unpopular.
the people who control a country, region, or town and make decisions about its laws and taxes: followed by a singular or plural verb
a democratically elected government
Under the Conservative government things were very different.
the members of the main political party in a parliament, or the members of the cabinet (=the group of politicians with the most important jobs) in a system with a parliament
relating to a government, especially a national government
government employees
I'm not sure these reforms will necessarily lead to more effective government.
