German

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Etymology

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From Regierung (government) +‎ -s- +‎ nah (close).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ʁeˈɡiːʁʊŋsˌnaː]
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  • Hyphenation: re‧gie‧rung‧snah

Adjective

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regierungsnah (strong nominative masculine singular regierungsnaher, not comparable)

  1. (of media, organizations, etc.) close to the government

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