government building

noun

UK /ˈɡʌvənmənt ˈbɪldɪŋ/

US /ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈbɪldɪŋ/

A building where people who run a city or country work.

The mayor works in the big government building downtown.

SYNONYMS

public building civic building official building municipal building administrative building

RELATED WORDS

city hall courthouse capitol office town hall

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A building owned by the government and used for public services.

The post office is a government building open to everyone.

3. A place where laws are made or official decisions are taken.

The new law was passed inside the government building.

4. A building that houses government offices and records.

You can get your birth certificate at the government building on Main Street.