The government
Example: The government decided to build new schools last year.
Definition
"The government" refers to the organized system or group of people that holds the authority to govern a country or state. It is responsible for creating and enforcing laws, making decisions, and managing public resources, as in the example: The government decided to build new schools last year.
Etymology
The phrase "the government" comes from the Old French word 'governer,' meaning to direct or rule. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'gubernare,' which means to steer or pilot, originally referring to guiding a ship. Did you know? The term evolved to describe the control of a state, much like steering a ship through waters.
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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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