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governmental

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡəvɝˌmɛntəɫ// UK //ɡˌʌvənmˈɛntəl// gov·ern·men·tal

adj. relating to the group of people who control a country or state. You use this to describe things that belong to or are done by the government.

adj. pertaining to the administration or executive functions of a state or nation. Typically used in formal or administrative contexts to distinguish public sector activities from private ones.


SIMPLE

The new governmental policy aims to reduce plastic waste.

CONTEXTUAL

Several non-governmental organizations are working alongside local agencies to provide emergency relief to the flooded regions.

COMPLEX

The transition to a digital economy requires significant governmental oversight to ensure that data privacy standards are maintained across all public and private sectors.

Origin

From government + -al.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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