governmental
/ˌɡʌvnˈmentl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɡʌvərnˈmentl/ (ame, ipa) · /¦gə|və(r)n¦mentᵊl |və(r)¦me-, |vᵊm¦e-, |bᵊm¦e-/ (ame, mw)
governmental — adjective
- governmentalpositive
- more governmentalcomparative
- most governmentalsuperlative
1. involving the organizations and people who run a country, region, or city — for
involving the organizations and people who run a country, region, or city — for instance, a governmental body that creates rules about road safety.
The governmental health agency in Ghana launched a vaccination program for young children.
attributive use: governmental + health agency
Aiko read the new governmental guidelines before applying for a business license.
Many residents wondered how governmental funds were spent on roads and bridges.
The Patel family received a governmental grant to improve their farm's water system.
Governmental control of food safety has become stricter since the illness cases last year.
- state
Often interchangeable with 'governmental', but 'state' sounds more formal and is preferred in fixed phrases like 'state-owned' or 'state secrets'.
- public
Broader in meaning; includes anything that concerns the people as a whole, not just the government (e.g., public library, public opinion).
- official
Focuses on formal authority rather than the government system as a whole (e.g., official documents, official statement).
- administrative
Emphasizes the practical management and day-to-day operations of government rather than its political aspects.
- private
Belonging to an individual or business rather than the state.
- non-governmental
Describes organizations (NGOs) that operate independently of government control.
文法句型
governmental + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Common noun partners include agency, policy, regulation, body, funds, grant, and oversight. Less commonly appears in predicate position (e.g., 'The decision was purely governmental').