govt
7.0
Relating to or provided by the people who run a country
- adjective
- /ɡʌv.t/
- Informal
:
gobierno
- A new govt policy was announced to improve public transportation.
Examples
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The govt program aims to support small businesses across the country.
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Many citizens rely on govt assistance during difficult times.
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The govt announced new policies today.
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Many citizens are unhappy with the govt decisions.
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The new govt initiative is designed to enhance education funding for schools.
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She attended a meeting about the upcoming govt regulations on environmental protection.
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The govt grant helped local artists to fund their community projects.
Synonyms
government
vsgovt
∞
1.0
The group of people who officially run a country
is an informal abbreviation used before nouns to mark items from the state
Surface Forms
govt positive
Etymology
Govt is a short form of government, which comes from an old root meaning 'to steer' and is the same root as governor. So when we say a govt program or policy, we mean something run or provided by the people who 'steer' and manage the country.