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Italian

governativo

/ɡovernaˈtivo/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

government, governmental

  • Relating to a government or its official operations

In a sentence

Il portavoce governativo ha rilasciato una dichiarazione alla stampa.

The government spokesperson released a statement to the press.

Lavora per un'organizzazione non governativa da molti anni.

She has worked for a non-governmental organization for many years.

I rappresentanti governativi hanno raggiunto un accordo importante ieri sera.

Government representatives reached an important agreement yesterday evening.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
governativomasculine · singular
governativafeminine · singular
governativimasculine · plural
governativefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Distinguish from 'statale' (belonging to the state/public sector rather than specifically the executive government).

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