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central government
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.
federal government
Both words refer to the highest level of government in relation to regional governments. However, Bundesregierung is the official term for the central executive body of a federal state, especially in Germany. Zentralregierung is more general and is appropriate when only the national level as a whole is meant.
In diesem föderalen Staat unterstützt die Zentralregierung die regionalen Regierungen.
In this federal state, the central government supports the regional governments.
Die Bundesregierung beschloss neue Regeln für das ganze Land.
The federal government adopted new rules for the entire country.
