governmental
ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntəl
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Definition of governmental - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
supportsupported or controlled by a government
  • The governmental agency oversees various federal programs..
official state-controlled
2.
politicsrelated to a government or its functions
  • The governmental policies were updated last year.
administrative bureaucratic political
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Expressions with governmental

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excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules
The project was delayed due to governmental red tape.

Origin of governmental

Old French, governement (control) + -al (pertaining to)

Terms with governmental included in their meaning

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government
governmental body with power to make and change laws
governmental
related to government or public affairs
economic philosophy
philosophy advocating for collective or governmental ownership
business ownership
business owned by non-governmental individuals or groups
government
governmental provision of economic assistance to those in need
non-governmental
not in governmental office or employment
city
area of a city where cultural, governmental, or commercial buildings are concentrated
legal
individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference

Examples of governmental in a sentence

  • She works for a governmental organization.
  • Governmental decisions affect every citizen.
  • The governmental structure was reformed recently.

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  1. French:gouvernemental, administratif, ...
  2. German:staatlich, behördlich, ...
  3. Italian:governativo, istituzionale, ...
  4. Spanish:del gobierno, administrativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:estatal, ...
  6. Chinese:政府支持的, 政府的, ...
  7. Japanese:政府の, 行政の, ...
  8. Arabic:حُكُومِيّ, ذُو صِلَة بِالحُكومَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶמְשַׁלְתִּי, שִׁלְטוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:государственный, административный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:державний, урядовий, ...
  12. Hindi:सरकारी, प्रशासकीय, ...
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