government

noun

1. the group of people who officially control a country and make laws

   A2

   countable or uncountable; often used with the

   • "The government has announced new rules for schools."A2
   • "She works for the local government."B1
   • "The government was criticized for its slow response to the crisis."B2
   • "The coalition government struggled to agree on its economic policy."B2

2. the activity or process of controlling a country, or the system used to do this

   B1

   uncountable or countable

   • "Good government requires honest leaders."B1
   • "They study government and politics at university."B2
   • "The report examines the role of government in a modern economy."C1