Added 9 October 2026
administration
/ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun
In Latin: administrātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about administration at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs).
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The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something.
he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- The act of administering medication.
Origin
From Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration. Equivalent to administrate + -ion.
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