governmental

/,gʌvən'mentl/
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governmental

Governmental policies are often discussed in civics class.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to a government: Pertaining to the organization, system, or activities of the formal governing body of a nation, state, or community.
    • Concerning the conduct of public affairs: Involving the administration, management, or policies associated with ruling a body of people.
Usage

The adjective "governmental" is used to describe anything that is connected to, authorized by, or characteristic of a government. It is a formal term often used in political, legal, and administrative contexts.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The new law requires governmental approval before it can be implemented.
    • There is a need for greater transparency in governmental spending.
    • The report analyzed various governmental responses to the economic crisis.
Advanced Usage
  • "Governmental intervention": Refers to direct involvement by a government in the economy or a specific sector.

    • The debate centered on the need for governmental intervention in the healthcare market.
  • "Governmental body" or "Governmental agency": Refers to a specific department or organization that is part of the government's administrative structure.

    • The Environmental Protection Agency is a key governmental body in the United States.
Variants and Related Words
  • Government (n): The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

    • The government announced a new policy today.
  • Govern (v): To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.

    • The elected officials govern according to the constitution.
  • Ungovernmental (adj, rare): Not related to or characteristic of government.

    • The charity operates in an ungovernmental manner.
Synonyms
  • Administrative: Pertaining to the management of public affairs; executive.
  • Public: Of or concerning the people as a whole; relating to government.
  • State: Relating to the government or civil administration of a country.
  • Official: Relating to an authority or public body and its activities.
Antonyms
  • Non-governmental: Not relating to or controlled by the government.
    • The non-governmental organization provides aid independently.
  • Private: Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not public or governmental.
  • Commercial: Concerned with or engaged in commerce, not government.
Related Phrases
  • "Governmental affairs": A term for activities, lobbying, or relations involving government bodies.

    • She works in governmental affairs for a large corporation.
  • "Governmental structure": Refers to the organization and system of a government.

    • The country's governmental structure is based on a federal system.
governmental

Governmental policies are often discussed in civics class.

Adjective
  1. relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
    • governmental policy
    • public confidence and governmental morale