Bengali · Culture & Society
সরকার
shorkar
Government
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The group of people who rule a country.
Example
সরকার নতুন নীতি ঘোষণা করেছে।
The government announced a new policy.
Etymology
'সরকার' (shorkar) is derived from the Persian word 'सरकर' (sarkār), meaning 'governance' or 'authority'. The term evolved to denote governmental authority in Bengal during the Mughal period.
How & Where It’s Used
'সরকার' (shorkar) is primarily used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about politics and governance. Its usage is prevalent in spoken and written Bengali across all regions.