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The highest government of a state, responsible for the entire national territory, as opposed to regional or local governments.
In einem föderalen System teilt sich die Zentralregierung die Macht mit den Bundesländern.
In a federal system, the central government shares power with the federal states.
This word is a clear compound of the adjective 'zentral' (central) and the noun 'Regierung' (government). It therefore refers to the government that stands at the center of a state's power.
Die Zentralregierung ist für die Außenpolitik des Landes verantwortlich.
The central government is responsible for the country's foreign policy.
'Zentralregierung' (central government) is a formal term from politics and administration. You mainly find it in the news, specialist texts, and official documents.
In den Nachrichten wurde über eine Entscheidung der Zentralregierung berichtet.
The news reported on a decision by the central government.
Common verbs used with 'Zentralregierung' (central government) describe its actions, such as 'beschließen' (to decide/pass), 'entscheiden' (to decide), or 'planen' (to plan). It is also often about its power, e.g. 'die Macht der Zentralregierung stärken' (to strengthen the power of the central government).
Die Zentralregierung beschloss neue Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz.
The central government passed new measures for climate protection.
government
'die Regierung' and 'die Zentralregierung' both refer to political leadership. 'die Regierung' is the more general word and can refer to the leadership of a country or of a federal state. 'die Zentralregierung' refers more specifically to the highest government of an entire state, especially in contrast to regional or local governments. Learners may confuse the words because both are often used when talking about political decisions. When the contrast with regions is important, 'Zentralregierung' is more precise. When that contrast does not matter, 'Regierung' sounds more natural.
Nach dem Sturm schickt die Zentralregierung Hilfe in die betroffenen Regionen.
After the storm, the central government sends aid to the affected regions.
Die Regierung will im nächsten Jahr mehr Geld für Schulen ausgeben.
The government wants to spend more money on schools next year.