regierungsnahe
Translation
pro-government, close to the government, government-affiliated
Examples
Die regierungsnahe Presse lobte die Entscheidung.
The pro-government press praised the decision.
Er arbeitet für eine regierungsnahe Organisation.
He works for a government-affiliated organization.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) pro-government ((noun)) That is a pro-government newspaper.
Similar Words
regierungstreu (loyal to the government); Antonyms: regierungskritisch, oppositionell (oppositional)
Etymology
From 'Regierung' (government) + 's' (linking element) + 'nah' (near).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'near the government'. Think of an organization that is ideologically close to the government.