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government

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈgʌvə^rnmənt/, /ˈgʌvə^rmənt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈgʌvɚnmənt, -ɚmənt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(guv′ərn mənt, -ər mənt)

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government
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Sense: Noun: governing instrument

Synonyms:

administration , executive power, regime , governance , rule , authority , cabinet (UK), supreme authority

Sense: Noun: governing process

Synonyms:

control , command , governance , administration , guidance , running , direction , regulation , management , managing, care , handling , operation , supervision

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