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pseudogovernment

pseudogovernment noun: an apparent or false government.

Noun

pseudogovernment (plural pseudogovernments)

  1. An apparent or false government.
    • The nearly $8 billion acquisition by a company affiliated with the elite force has amplified concerns in Iran over what some call the rise of a pseudogovernment, prompting members of Parliament to begin an investigation into the deal.2009 October 9, Michael Slackman, “Elite Guard in Iran Tightens Its Grip With Telecom Move”, in New York Times

Forms of pseudogovernment

pluralpseudogovernments

Origin of pseudogovernment

From pseudo- + government.

Questions about pseudogovernment

What does pseudogovernment mean?
Pseudogovernment means an apparent or false government.
What part of speech is pseudogovernment?
Pseudogovernment is a noun.
What is the plural of pseudogovernment?
The plural of pseudogovernment is pseudogovernments.

Words near pseudogovernment in the dictionary

  1. pseudoglyptodont
  2. pseudoglyptodonts
  3. pseudogothic
  4. pseudogout
  5. pseudogouty
  6. pseudogovernment
  7. pseudogovernmental
  8. pseudogovernments
  9. pseudograin
  10. pseudograins
  11. pseudograndreefite

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