die Regierungspartei
Translation
governing party, ruling party
Examples
Die Regierungspartei hat die Wahl gewonnen.
The governing party won the election.
Die Opposition kritisiert die Regierungspartei.
The opposition criticises the governing party.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) governing party The governing party has the majority.
Similar Words
Koalitionspartei (coalition party); Antonyms: Oppositionspartei (opposition party)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Regierung' (government) + 's' (linking element) + 'Partei' (party).
Memory Tips
Simply the 'party' (Partei) that forms the 'government' (Regierung).