ˈɡʌvnmənt n. 1
the act or
manner of governing. 2 the
system by
which a
State or
community is governed. 3 a a
body of persons governing a State. b (usu. Government) a
particular ministry in
office. 4 the State as an
agent. 5 Gram. the
relation between a governed
and a governing
word. øGovernment
House the
official residence of a
governor. government
issue US (of equipment)
provided by the government. government
paper (or securities) bonds etc. issued by the government. government
surplus unused equipment sold by the government. øøgovernmental adj. governmentally adv. [ME f. OF governement (as GOVERN)]