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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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