Synonyms
1. self-government
noun. ['ˈsɛlfˈgʌvɝnmənt'] government of a political unit by its own people.
Synonyms
- self-rule
- local option
- home rule
- self-determination
- liberty
- autonomy
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Words that Rhyme with Government Agency
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Example sentences of the word government-agency
1. Noun Phrase
This government agency publishes safety information for 15-passenger vans.
2. Noun Phrase
Contact your local government agency for the documents and permits you will need.
3. Noun Phrase
File the fictitious business name registration form with the appropriate state, county or local government agency.
2. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.
Synonyms
- regime
- organisation
- judiciary
- local government
- governing body
- legislative assembly
- division
- authoritarian state
- state government
- pontificate
- ancien regime
- papacy
- polity
- royal court
- establishment
- general assembly
- legislative body
- law-makers
- organization
- puppet government
- Downing Street
- government-in-exile
- bench
- brass
- pupet regime
- empire
- totalitation regime
- executive
- officialdom
- judicatory
- judicature
- palace
- federal government
- court
- state
- totalitarian state
- government department
- puppet state
- authorities
- stratocracy
- judicial system
- government officials
- bureaucracy
- administration
- governance
- legislature
- military government
Antonyms
- activity
- action
- inactiveness
- unemployment
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] the act of governing; exercising authority.
Synonyms
- social control
- lawmaking
- misgovernment
- administration
- governance
- legislation
- legislating
- trust busting
- government activity
- governing
Antonyms
- finish
- inactivity
- Cryptogamia
- Phanerogamae
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed.
Synonyms
- system of rules
Antonyms
- end
- misconception
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. government
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnmənt'] the study of government of states and other political units.
Synonyms
- political science
- realpolitik
- geopolitics
- politics
- social science
Antonyms
- disorder
- refrain
- imperfection
- unskillfulness
Etymology
- governement (Middle English (1100-1500))
- governement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. agency
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənsi'] an administrative unit of government.
Synonyms
- Comptroller of the Currency
- CCRC
- National Institutes of Health
- Federal Housing Administration
- U. S. Coast Guard
- Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- National Climatic Data Center
- Defense Logistics Agency
- DISA
- CTC
- Financial Management Service
- Food and Drug Administration
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- NIH
- Government Printing Office
- Government Accounting Office
- authority
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Marine Corps Intelligence Activity
- GPO
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- independent agency
- National Technical Information Service
- bureau
- AFISR
- Advanced Research and Development Activity
- Naval Special Warfare
- organ
- United States Border Patrol
- U. S. Army
- Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
- law enforcement agency
- NGB
- Federal Aviation Agency
- Counterterrorist Center
- USN
- Air Force ISR
- Naval Underwater Warfare Center
- DTIC
- National Guard Bureau
- NTIS
- DARPA
- Technology Administration
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- US Army
- administrative unit
- Internal Revenue Service
- Nonproliferation Center
- ARDA
- NUWC
- FAA
- Army Intelligence
- BMDO
- Customs Service
- Bureau of Diplomatic Security
- office
- NCDC
- Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- ONI
- US Border Patrol
- NIST
- Defense Technical Information Center
- NSWC
- Immigration and Naturalization Service
- AI
- NSW
- GAO
- federal agency
- Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Casualty Care Research Center
- US Coast Guard
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- PHS
- FDA
- executive agency
- INR
- Defense Information Systems Agency
- National Park Service
- DRMS
- United States Navy
- Army
- U. S. Air Force
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
- LABLINK
- United States Air Force
- United States Government Printing Office
- Patent Office
- NAWCWPNS
- Office of Naval Intelligence
- USAF
- BJA
- Naval Surface Warfare Center
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office Database
- United States Coast Guard
- DS
- Customs Bureau
- Navy
- OSHA
- Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Bureau of Intelligence and Research
- United States Government Accounting Office
- NGA
- US Government Printing Office
- United States Public Health Service
- INS
- Department of Defense Laboratory System
- FHA
- MCIA
- NPC
- DOEI
- United States Army
- FWS
- USCB
- Office of Intelligence Support
- Department of Energy Intelligence
- government agency
- US Air Force
- Bureau of Customs
- CDC
- Foreign Service
- National Weather Service
- Air Force
- US Navy
- Census Bureau
- Transportation Security Administration
- TSA
- Bureau of the Census
- BJS
- administrative body
- local authority
- USA
- OIS
- IRS
Antonyms
- silence
- walk
- disadvantageous
- useless
Etymology
- agentia (English)
- agens (Latin)
7. agency
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənsi'] a business that serves other businesses.
Synonyms
- business organization
- news agency
- mercantile agency
- press association
- travel agency
- press agency
- employment agency
- business concern
- ad agency
- news organization
- concern
- detective agency
- service agency
- credit bureau
- business organisation
- news organisation
- service firm
- commercial agency
- advertising agency
- transfer agent
- service bureau
- business
- wire service
Antonyms
- receptor
- unconcern
- devoice
- passive voice
Etymology
- agentia (English)
- agens (Latin)
8. agency
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənsi'] the state of being in action or exerting power.
Synonyms
- action
- Frankenstein
- activeness
Antonyms
- inactiveness
- inaction
- arrive
- confront
Etymology
- agentia (English)
- agens (Latin)
9. agency
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənsi'] the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent.
Synonyms
- state
- legal representation
- virus
- representation
- free agency
Antonyms
- impolitic
- inconvenient
- danger
- lend oneself
Etymology
- agentia (English)
- agens (Latin)
10. agency
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənsi'] how a result is obtained or an end is achieved.
Synonyms
- desperate measure
- voice
- open sesame
- fast track
- wings
- tool
- stepping stone
- road
- expedient
- salvation
- instrument
- tooth
- dint
- means
- escape
- implementation
- way
Antonyms
- uncertain
- sure
- unsure
- uncertainty
Etymology
- agentia (English)
- agens (Latin)