Council of State / state councillor
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Council of State
A high-level governmental, advisory, or administrative body in various states. Its exact functions and composition differ considerably depending on the country and historical context.
In der Volksrepublik China ist der Staatsrat das höchste Organ der Staatsverwaltung.
In the People's Republic of China, the State Council is the highest body of state administration.
state councillor
The designation for a member of a Council of State; a high title or official position.
Er wurde für seine Verdienste zum Staatsrat ernannt.
He was appointed state councillor for his services.
The word is made up of 'Staat' (state) and 'Rat' (council/advisor). A 'Rat' can be both a group of advisors (a body) and an individual person (an advisor), which explains the two meanings of the word.
Der Staatsrat ist das wichtigste Beratungsgremium der Regierung.
The Council of State is the government's most important advisory body.
The verb tells you whether the body or the person is meant. Verbs like 'tagen' (to meet/convene) or 'beschließen' (to decide/pass a resolution) refer to the body. Verbs like 'ernennen' (to appoint) or 'sein' (to be) refer to the person with this title.
Der Staatsrat tagt einmal im Monat.
The Council of State meets once a month.
This word belongs to formal language and is used mainly in political, legal, or historical contexts. It rarely appears in normal everyday life.
Die genauen Befugnisse des Staatsrates sind in der Verfassung festgelegt.
The exact powers of the Council of State are laid down in the constitution.
government council / government councillor
Both words can refer to a state institution or to a person serving on such a body. In Switzerland, Regierungsrat especially refers to the government of a canton or one of its members. Depending on the country, Staatsrat refers to a differently composed government or advisory body, or to one of its members.
Der Staatsrat des Landes beriet heute gemeinsam über neue Maßnahmen.
The country's Council of State jointly discussed new measures today.
Der Regierungsrat des Kantons beschloss heute gemeinsam neue Maßnahmen.
The cantonal government jointly approved new measures today.
