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gobyerno

Government

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The group of people who rule a country.

Example

May bagong programa ang gobyerno.

The government has a new program.

Etymology

'Gobyerno' originates from the Spanish word 'gobierno', which refers to government and was integrated into Tagalog during the colonial era.

How & Where It’s Used

'Gobyerno' is mainly used in formal contexts, particularly in politics and administration discussions, understood across the Filipino populace.

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