No. 8,402 in Dutch
gouvernement
The Dutch word "gouvernement" means "government" or "administration" in English.
In a sentence
Het gouvernement heeft een nieuwe wet ingevoerd.
The government has introduced a new law.
The term "gouvernement" here is used to refer to the governing body or the government of a region or country, representing its legislative or executive strength.
In de negentiende eeuw was het gouvernement verantwoordelijk voor het uitdelen van voedsel tijdens hongersnoden.
In the nineteenth century, the government was responsible for distributing food during famines.
This usage of "gouvernement" refers to historical administrative bodies or authorities responsible for governance during a specific time.
Hij werkt als beleidsmaker voor het lokale gouvernement.
He works as a policymaker for the local government.
Here, "gouvernement" denotes a lower administrative layer of governmental organization, such as regional or local authorities.
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