The chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).

plural of government man

plural of head of government

plural of branch of government

A part of a whole governing body which is assigned specific powers; examples include the legislature, the judiciary, the executive, the military, and, in non-secular states, the church.

The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy. / (dated) Personal self-control.

plural of shadow government

A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

plural of petticoat government

plural of government wharf