B2adjectiveformalpoliticssociety
US/ˌɡʌv.ərnˈmen.təl/
UK/ˌɡʌv.ənˈmen.təl/
relating to a government or the way a country is officially run
In context
The charity receives no governmental funding and depends entirely on private donations.
Several governmental agencies are investigating the cause of the chemical spill.
She hopes to find a governmental job after finishing her law degree.
Words that go with governmental
adjective + noun
- governmental agencyA governmental agency approves every new medicine.
- governmental policyGovernmental policy on housing has changed twice this year.
- governmental bodyThe report was written by an independent governmental body.
- governmental fundingGovernmental funding for the arts has been cut.
- governmental controlMany people oppose strict governmental control of the internet.
- governmental approvalThe project cannot start without governmental approval.