German word

Regierungspartei

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈgiːʁʊŋsˌpaʁtaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine noungoverning party

Example

Die Regierungspartei hat die Wahl gewonnen.

The governing party won the election.

Illustration for Regierungspartei (governing party)

More examples

Nach den Debatten stiegen die Umfragewerte der Regierungspartei leicht.

After the debates, the governing party's poll ratings rose slightly.

Core concept

A political party inside the governing team, helping hold office and shape state decisions.

Common phrases

  • Wähler der Regierungspartei

    voters for the governing party

  • Führungsspitze der Regierungspartei

    top leadership of the governing party

Similar words

Partei: An organized group that runs candidates in elections from a defined political position.
Regierung: The public institution responsible for administering a country or region and carrying out policy.
Opposition: A parliamentary force that challenges government and proposes different policies.
Koalition: A governing partnership formed by multiple political parties working together.

Definition in German

Eine Partei, die in einer Regierung Sitze oder Ämter innehat und an staatlichen Entscheidungen mitwirkt.

Word origin

Regierungspartei combines Regierung, from regieren via Latin regere, with Partei, a borrowing from French parti for a political party.

Usage tips

  • Regierungspartei is feminine, with the plural Regierungsparteien; it can refer to any coalition member, not only the largest party.

Opposites

Related words

  • Regierungswechselchange of governmentnoun
  • regierungsfähigcapable of governingadjective

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