The government
Example: The government regulates public sector activities
Definition
"The government" refers to the group of people or organizations that have the authority to govern a country or area, making and enforcing laws, policies, and decisions that regulate public sector activities and maintain order within society.
Etymology
The term "the government" comes from the Old French word 'governer,' which in turn originates from the Latin 'gubernare,' meaning to steer or direct. Did you know? The word originally related to guiding a ship, reflecting how governments guide the direction of a country.
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"The government" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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