transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈɡʌvnmənt ]
n. 1 the act or manner of governing. 2 the system by which a State or community is governed. 3 a a body of persons governing a State. b (usu. Government) a particular ministry in office. 4 the State as an agent. 5 Gram. the relation between a governed and a governing word. øGovernment House the official residence of a governor. government issue US (of equipment) provided by the government. government paper (or securities) bonds etc. issued by the government. government surplus unused equipment sold by the government. øøgovernmental adj. governmentally adv. [ME f. OF governement (as GOVERN)]