Governments
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The systems or groups of people governing organised communities, typically states. Governments establish laws, maintain order, and provide public services.
“Democratic governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənts/
Syllables
gov·ern·ments
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Contains three E's and two N's. Watch for the pattern GOVERN and the -MENTS ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points base value. The V (4 points) and M (3 points) provide good scoring opportunities.
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