government government /ˈgʌvɝnmənt/

noun

1. () The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit  ( regime , authorities , government )
   the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
    The government reduced taxes
   the government reduced taxes
    The matter was referred to higher authorities
   the matter was referred to higher authorities
   
   
2. () The act of governing; exercising authority  ( administration , governance , governing , government , government activity )
   the act of governing; exercising authority
    Regulations for the governing of state prisons
   regulations for the governing of state prisons
    He had considerable experience of government
   he had considerable experience of government
   
3. () (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed  ( government )
   (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
    Tyrannical government
   tyrannical government
   
4. (government) the study of government of states and other political units  ( government , political science , politics )
   (government) the study of government of states and other political units
    The college offers a course in politics and international relations
   The college offers a course in politics and international relations