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military government
A form of government in which the military exercises the highest political power. It often arises after a coup d'état and replaces the civilian government.
Nach dem Putsch wurde das Land für mehrere Jahre von einer Militärregierung geführt.
After the coup, the country was run by a military government for several years.
This word is a compound made up of 'Militär' (military) and 'Regierung' (government). Its meaning is therefore literal: a government exercised by the military.
Die Militärregierung hat eine nächtliche Ausgangssperre verhängt.
The military government imposed a nighttime curfew.
In a political context, this word is often used with certain verbs. Typical ones are 'eine Militärregierung errichten' (to establish a military government) and 'eine Militärregierung stürzen' (to overthrow a military government).
Die Opposition versuchte, die Militärregierung zu stürzen.
The opposition tried to overthrow the military government.
The word 'Militärregierung' (military government) almost always appears in news, political discussions, or historical texts. It is closely connected with terms like 'Putsch' (coup) or 'Staatsstreich' (coup d'état).
Die internationale Gemeinschaft verurteilte den Putsch und die neue Militärregierung.
The international community condemned the coup and the new military government.
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'das Militär' and 'die Militärregierung' can be very similar in one specific meaning: both can mean that high-ranking soldiers hold political power in a country. 'Militärregierung' is clearer and more precise because the word directly refers to a government. 'Das Militär' can also simply mean the armed forces, so the context has to show whether a government is meant. If you want to avoid misunderstandings, 'Militärregierung' is more unambiguous for this political meaning.
Die Militärregierung versprach Wahlen, aber viele Bürger glaubten ihr nicht.
The military government promised elections, but many citizens did not believe it.
In dieser Zeit bestimmte das Militär über die wichtigsten Gesetze.
During this period, the military decided the most important laws.