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government building

[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
nounpl: government buildings
edifício governamental
1. A structure or facility owned and operated by a government agency or authority for administrative, legislative, or public service purposes
The government building houses the city council offices and public records department.
O edifício governamental abriga os escritórios do conselho municipal e o departamento de registros públicos.
2. Any public building used for government functions, including legislative chambers, courts, administrative offices, or public service facilities
The new government building was constructed to meet modern accessibility standards.
O novo edifício governamental foi construído para atender aos padrões modernos de acessibilidade.
Synonyms
public buildingcivic buildinggovernment facilityadministrative building
Antonyms
private buildingcommercial building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
edifício governamental
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
prédio público
Alternative common term emphasizing public nature
Portugal
edifício governamental
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
edifício público
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind government walls - dentro da administração pública
halls of government - corredores do poder
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