Definition

1. Adverb: In a manner relating to, involving, or carried out by a government or its administration.

Usage

The adverb "governmentally" is used to describe an action, process, or decision that originates from, is authorized by, or is characteristic of a government. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to specify the governmental nature of the action or quality.

Examples

• The new standards were governmentally imposed to ensure public safety.
• Funding for the project is governmentally controlled and subject to annual review.
• This is a governmentally sanctioned initiative to promote renewable energy.

Advanced Usage

• "governmentally mandated": Required by law or official government decree.
  • Wearing seat belts is a governmentally mandated safety measure.
• "governmentally funded": Financed by public funds from a government.
  • The research institute is primarily governmentally funded.

Variants and Related Words

• Governmental (adjective): Pertaining to government.
  • They are studying governmental structures.
• Government (noun): The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
  • The government announced a new policy.

Synonyms

• Publicly: By or for the government or the people.
• Officially: By authority of a government or other organization.
• Administratively: In a way that relates to the management of public or business affairs.

Antonyms

• Privately: By individuals or companies, not by the state.
• Commercially: In a way that relates to commerce or business, not government.
• Independently: Without being controlled or funded by a government.

Adverb

1. by government
   • governmentally determined policy