GOVERNMENT
/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of GOVERNMENT
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
(grammar) The relationship between a word and its dependents.
The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.
"If the citizens must follow the law, then the government must follow the constitution."
Examples of GOVERNMENT in a Sentence
- "If the citizens must follow the law, then the government must follow the constitution."
Word Details
Is GOVERNMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GOVERNMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GOVERNMENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GOVERNMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | o | v | e | r | n | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GOVERNMENT
100 words from the letters in GOVERNMENT
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How to Use GOVERNMENT in Word Games
GOVERNMENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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