The government
Example: The government introduced new laws to improve education last year.
Definition
"The government" refers to the organization or group of people who have the authority to govern a country or state. It is responsible for creating and enforcing laws, managing public policy, and overseeing the administration of public services.
Etymology
The term "the government" comes from the Old French word 'governer,' which means to direct or rule. This in turn derives from the Latin 'gubernare,' meaning to steer or pilot, originally referring to the steering of a ship. Over time, it evolved to mean the act of governing or ruling a state.
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"The government" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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