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GOVERNMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GOVERNMENT?

Need another word that means the same as “government”? Find 25 synonyms and 30 related words for “government” in this overview.

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Government as a Noun
Definitions of "Government" as a noun
Synonyms of "Government" as a noun (25 Words)
Usage Examples of "Government" as a noun
Associations of "Government" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Government” are: administration, governance, governing, government activity, authorities, regime, politics, executive, authority, powers that be, directorate, council, leadership, management, rule, running, direction, leading, control, regulation, guidance, conduct, supervision, superintendence, steering

Government as a Noun

Definitions of "Government" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “government” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The study of government of states and other political units.
The system by which a state or community is governed.
The act of governing; exercising authority.
The relation between a governed and a governing word.
The system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed.
The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office.
The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.
(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed.
The action or manner of controlling or regulating a state, organization, or people.

Synonyms of "Government" as a noun (25 Words)

administration	The act of governing; exercising authority. The company went into administration.
authorities	The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. The matter was referred to higher authorities.
authority	A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence. This book is the final authority* on the life of Milton.*
conduct	The manner in which an organization or activity is managed or directed. A code of conduct* for directors of listed companies.*
control	A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine. Improve your ball control.
council	Denoting housing provided by a local council at a subsidized rent. Emergency council.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. A new council was installed under the direction* of the king.*
directorate	A section of a government department in charge of a particular activity. The Food Safety Directorate.
executive	An executive committee or other body within an organization. An executive* house.*
governance	Rule; control. A more responsive system of governance* will be required.*
governing	The act of governing exercising authority. Regulations for the governing* of state prisons.*
government activity	The system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed.
guidance	Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority. A laser guidance* system.*
leadership	The leaders of an organization, country, etc. The leadership* was divided into two camps.*
leading	The activity of leading.
management	The treatment or control of diseases or disorders, or the care of patients who suffer them. He alleges that staff have been victims of management* bullying.*
politics	A particular set of political beliefs or principles. Yet another discussion of office politics* and personalities.*
powers that be	A state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. A low calorie low fat regime.
regulation	In accordance with regulations of the correct type. Short haircuts were the regulation.
rule	A strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines a ruler. He determined the upper bound with Descartes rule* of signs.*
running	The act of running traveling on foot at a fast pace. The day to day running* of the office.*
steering	The act of steering a ship. It is a good place for learner drivers to practise their steering.
superintendence	Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. Under his vigilant superintendence* a building was erected.*
supervision	The action of supervising someone or something. She let them work without supervision.

Usage Examples of "Government" as a noun

The government reduced taxes.
Tyrannical government.
A democratic form of government.
Rules for the government of the infirmary.
He had considerable experience of government.
Successive Labour governments.
The government's economic record.

Associations of "Government" (30 Words)

administration	The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something. A career in arts administration.
assembly	The action of gathering together as a group for a common purpose. A car assembly* plant.*
authorities	The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. The matter was referred to higher authorities.
bureaucracy	A state or organization governed or managed as a bureaucracy. The unnecessary bureaucracy* in local government.*
caucus	Hold or form a legislative caucus. He was forced out by a hard left caucus* which had taken over his constituency party.*
communism	A political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society.
congress	The social act of assembling for some common purpose. Sexual congress.
congressional	Of or relating to congress. The document surfaced in a congressional* hearing last year.*
consular	Having to do with a consul or his office or duties. A consular* official must interview applicants.*
demagogue	A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices. The Athenian demagogues had definite and valuable functions within the state.
despotism	The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. Some nations are democracies others are despotisms.
dictatorial	Of or typical of a ruler with total power. A dictatorial* regime.*
dictatorship	Government by a dictator. The effects of forty years of dictatorship.
domineering	Tending to domineer. How can I do my job with a domineering* boss yelling in my ear.*
fascism	(in general use) extreme authoritarian, oppressive, or intolerant views or practices. This is yet another example of health fascism* in action.*
fascist	An advocate or follower of the political philosophy or system of fascism. I m a bit of a spelling fascist* but still have blind spots over words like privilege or separate.*
federal	Any federal law enforcement officer. Federal courts.
gerontocracy	Government based on rule by old people.
govern	Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood. His belief in God governs his conduct.
militarism	The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. The need for liberal democratic reforms to avoid a revival of militarism.
misrule	The disruption of peace; disorder. He misruled his country for fourteen years.
monocracy	A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.
official	Of a church given official status as a national or state institution. An official* representative.*
oppressive	Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment. An oppressive* dictatorship.*
political	Of or relating to the profession of governing. Political office.
politics	Activities aimed at improving someone’s status or increasing power within an organization. People do not buy their paper purely for its politics.
polity	Shrewd or crafty management of public affairs. The civic humanist s polity.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. A low calorie low fat regime.
socialism	Policy or practice based on the political and economic theory of socialism.
totalitarianism	A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. Democratic countries were fighting against totalitarianism.