government meaning and definition

GOVERNMENT noun

Definition of government (noun)

1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
   • "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"
   • synonyms: authorities, regime
2. the act of governing; exercising authority
   • "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
   • synonyms: administration, governance, governing, government activity
3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
   • "tyrannical government"
4. the study of government of states and other political units
   • synonyms: political science, politics