Urdu · Culture & Society

حکومت

hukoomat

Government

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The group of people who rule a country.

Example

حکومت نے نئی پالیسی کا اعلان کیا۔

The government announced a new policy.

Etymology

'حکومت' (hukoomat) comes from the Arabic word 'حُكْم' (hukm), meaning 'to govern' or 'command'. The term denotes the concept of government and authority in Urdu.

How & Where It’s Used

'حکومت' (hukoomat) is used mostly in formal contexts, especially relating to politics and governance. It appears in both spoken and written Urdu, widely recognized in political discussions.

Literary Heritage

Referenced in political discourse and literary works discussing governance and authority.

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