A national government is a government with members from more than one political party, especially one that is formed during a crisis.
[mainly British]
national government in British English
noun
a coalition government, esp one during war or a time of national crisis
Examples of 'national government' in a sentence
national government
There was corruption of local or national government officials or ministers.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The planning process for fracking is impossibly bureaucratic, with a regulatory system that encompasses local councils and national government departments.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The project has to enjoy the support of local and national government.
The Sun (2015)
Funding comes from local and national government.
Jilbert, John Geography Basic Facts (1983)
The former refers to assistance offered by one national government direct to another.
Yearley, Steven Science, Technology, and Social Change (1988)
French clubs often do not own their grounds but receive public subsidies from local and national government entities.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Could all this money be better spent if there was regional as well as local and national government?
Redwood, John The Global Marketplace (1993)
Please credit the work done by the older generation in helping themselves and others without recourse to funding from local or national government.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There is a rising resentment at increasing costs and cuts in services, both in local and in national government.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It also looks after a lot of payment and IT systems in local and national government.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Consultants work with clients in teams of between three to 100. Clients range from small firms and local councils to national governments and large corporations.