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govt

n. countable
B1 Intermediate govt

n. a short way of writing the word 'government'. You see this in news headlines, notes, or official forms to save space.

n. a standard abbreviation for 'government'. Used primarily in written contexts such as headlines, internal documents, and informal notes.


SIMPLE

The Govt announced new tax rules today.

CONTEXTUAL

Many students use the abbreviation Govt when taking fast notes during their political science lectures.

COMPLEX

While formal academic papers require the full word, internal memos often use Govt to keep subject lines concise and readable for busy staff members.

Usage

Almost exclusively a written form; in speech, the full word 'government' is always used.

Pitfall

The govt. are meeting.The Govt is meeting.While 'government' can be a collective noun, the abbreviation 'Govt' is usually treated as singular in modern usage.

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