What does "governmental" mean?

1. (related to the government) relating to the official group of people who control a country or state. 2. (related to governing) relating to the act or process of ruling and making decisions for a group.

governmental

adj.

US //ˈɡəvɝˌmɛntəɫ// UK //ɡˌʌvənmˈɛntəl// gov·ern·men·tal

1 related to the government (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Formal

relating to the official group of people who control a country or state.

relating to the executive or administrative body of a state or nation.

Example

The project received governmental support to help build new schools.

Example

The proposed legislation faced significant hurdles due to conflicting governmental priorities regarding environmental protection and economic growth.
- private
- non governmental
2 related to governing (adj.)
C1 Advanced Academic Formal

relating to the act or process of ruling and making decisions for a group.

pertaining to the exercise of authority or the process of governing.

Example

The committee discussed the governmental changes needed to improve the city.

Example

Scholars often debate the effectiveness of different governmental structures in maintaining social stability during periods of rapid technological change.
- administrative
- regulatory

Origin

From government + -al.

Word family

Adjectivegovernmental
Adjectiveintergovernmental