Regierende
those in power; the governing party or parties collectively
noun reh-GHEE-ren-deh Rare
Usage Note
Regierende (plural) is used informally in commentary and satire to denote the current government as a collective, often implying a critical distance from those wielding power.
Examples
"Die Regierenden müssen sich den Fragen der Bürger stellen."
Natural Translation
Those in power must face the questions of the citizens.
Literal Translation
The governing-ones must themselves the questions of-the citizens face.
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