government-run
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/ˈɡʌvərnmənt rʌn/
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/ˈɡʌvənmənt rʌn/
state-operated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'government-run' originates from the combination of 'government' and 'run', where 'government' refers to the governing body of a nation, and 'run' means to operate or manage.
Historical Evolution
'government-run' evolved from the need to describe institutions or services managed by the state.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'operated by the government', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or managed by a government.
The hospital is government-run, providing free healthcare to citizens.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 03:44