transitional government
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transitional government
A provisional government that runs the affairs of state for a limited time, typically after a political upheaval, a war, or a crisis, until a new, regular government can be formed.
Nach dem Rücktritt des Präsidenten wurde eine Übergangsregierung eingesetzt, um Neuwahlen vorzubereiten.
After the president's resignation, a transitional government was installed to prepare new elections.
The word is composed of 'Übergang' (transition) and 'Regierung' (government). It literally describes a government for a transitional period, which makes the meaning very clear.
Die Hauptaufgabe der Übergangsregierung ist die Organisation freier Wahlen.
The main task of the transitional government is to organize free elections.
In connection with a transitional government, the verbs 'einsetzen' (to install), 'bilden' (to form), or 'ernennen' (to appoint) are often used.
Das Militär hat eine Übergangsregierung eingesetzt.
The military installed a transitional government.
This term is used almost exclusively in a political or historical context. It typically appears in news about countries that are experiencing a political crisis, a revolution, or a change of government.
Nach dem Sturz des Diktators übernahm eine Übergangsregierung die Macht.
After the fall of the dictator, a transitional government took power.