Urdu · Culture & Society
حکومت
hukoomat
Government
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The group of people who rule a country.
Example
حکومت نے نئی پالیسی کا اعلان کیا۔
The government announced a new policy.
Etymology
'حکومت' (hukoomat) comes from the Arabic word 'حُكْم' (hukm), meaning 'to govern' or 'command'. The term denotes the concept of government and authority in Urdu.
How & Where It’s Used
'حکومت' (hukoomat) is used mostly in formal contexts, especially relating to politics and governance. It appears in both spoken and written Urdu, widely recognized in political discussions.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in political discourse and literary works discussing governance and authority.