administrations

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: ad-min-is-tra-tions (5)
English Definition

The processes or activities of running a business, organization, or government.

Example Sentence

Different government administrations adopt different policies.

US IPA /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃnz/
UK IPA /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃnz/

Synonyms

governments managements directorates executives regimes

Antonyms

anarchies disorganizations