Regierungs-
Example: Die Regierungszeit des Königs dauerte viele Jahre.
Definition
"Regierungs-" is a German prefix related to governance or ruling, often used to describe periods, actions, or things associated with government or administration, such as in the phrase 'Regierungszeit,' meaning the reign or period of rule of a monarch or leader.
Etymology
The prefix "Regierungs-" comes from the German noun 'Regierung,' meaning government or administration, which itself derives from the verb 'regieren,' meaning to govern. 'Regieren' traces back to the Latin 'regere,' meaning to rule or guide. Did you know? The root 'reg-' appears in many languages related to ruling, like 'regent' and 'region.'
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"Regierungs-" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 210 commonly used words.
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