Greek · Culture & Society
κυβέρνηση
kyvérnisi
Government
Intermediatenoun · feminine
Definition
The group of people who rule a country.
Example
Η κυβέρνηση ανακοίνωσε νέα μέτρα.
The government announced new measures.
Etymology
'Κυβέρνηση' (kyvérnisi) comes from the verb 'κυβερνώ' (kyvernó), meaning 'to govern' or 'to navigate'. It developed in the context of political structures in modern Greek society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Κυβέρνηση' is used formally in political discourse, media, and academia. It appears predominantly in written contexts, with occasional usage in spoken discussions.