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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFederal Government
/ˈfɛd.ər.əl ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The central governing authority of a federation, which has the power to legislate and administer laws across the entire federation.
"The federal government implemented new policies to address climate change." - 2
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, such as states or provinces.
"In a federal government, states retain certain powers while the national government handles broader issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'federal' originates from the Latin word 'foedus', meaning 'covenant' or 'league', which evolved in the context of political unions. 'Government' comes from the Old French 'governer', derived from the Latin 'gubernare', meaning 'to direct or steer'. The combination reflects a system of governance where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Federal Government" is said worldwide
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Gouvernement fédéral
Transliteration: Gouvernement fédéral
"Le gouvernement fédéral a annoncé de nouvelles mesures."
Bundesregierung
Transliteration: Bundesregierung
"Die Bundesregierung hat neue Gesetze verabschiedet."
Governo federale
Transliteration: Governo federale
"Il governo federale ha presentato un nuovo piano."
Gobierno federal
Transliteration: Gobierno federal
"El gobierno federal ha implementado nuevas políticas."
Governo federal
Transliteration: Governo federal
"O governo federal anunciou novas medidas."
संघीय सरकार
Transliteration: Sanghīya Sarkār
"संघीय सरकार ने नई नीतियाँ लागू की हैं।"
联邦政府
Transliteration: Liánbāng zhèngfǔ
"联邦政府实施了新的政策。"
연방 정부
Transliteration: Yeonbang jeongbu
"연방 정부는 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."
連邦政府
Transliteration: Renpō seifu
"連邦政府は新しい政策を発表しました。"
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