Topic: GOVERNMENT
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1 also Government [C usually singular also + plural verb British English] the group of people who govern a country or state :
The Government are planning further cuts in public spending.
The US government has tightened restrictions on firearms.
Neither party had the majority necessary to form a government (=become the government after an election).
A coalition government (=government made up of members of several political parties) will now be established.
a meeting with government officials
the restructuring of government departments
Government spending on health care totals about $60 billion a year.
The Government are planning further cuts in public spending.
The US government has tightened restrictions on firearms.
Neither party had the majority necessary to form a government (=become the government after an election). democratic/totalitarian etc government
The country now has a democratic government for the first time.
The country now has a democratic government for the first time.
A coalition government (=government made up of members of several political parties) will now be established. under a government (=during the period of a government)
Structural reforms are unlikely under the present government.
Structural reforms are unlikely under the present government.
a meeting with government officials
the restructuring of government departments
Government spending on health care totals about $60 billion a year.2 [uncountable] a form or system of government :
Most people in the country support the return to democratic government. ➔ local government, central government
Most people in the country support the return to democratic government.3 [uncountable] the process or way of governing
the importance of good government in developing countries
the importance of good government in developing countries4 [uncountable] American English the degree to which the government controls economic and social activities :