Govern: meaning, definitions and examples

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govern

 

[ หˆษกสŒvษ™n ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

political

To officially control a country or a region as its government

Synonyms

administer, manage, rule.

Examples of usage

  • The newly elected president will govern the country for the next four years.
  • The colonial powers governed many countries in Africa during the 19th century.
Context #2 | Verb

behavior

To guide the actions or behavior of someone or something

Synonyms

control, direct, regulate.

Examples of usage

  • Parents need to govern their children's behavior to ensure discipline.
  • The principles of fairness govern our decision-making process.
Context #3 | Noun

politics

The body or group of people who officially control a country or a region

Synonyms

administration, authority, regime.

Examples of usage

  • The government's policies have a significant impact on the economy.
  • The opposition is calling for a change in the current government.

Translations

Translations of the word "govern" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น governar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคธเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช regieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memerintah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzฤ…dziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตฑๆฒปใ™ใ‚‹ (ใจใ†ใกใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gouverner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gobernar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnetmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต์น˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (tongchihada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกdnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกdnuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปŸๆฒป (tว’ngzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vladati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรณrna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idarษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gobernar

Etymology

The word 'govern' originated from the Old French term 'governer', which is derived from the Latin word 'gubernare', meaning 'to steer' or 'to direct'. The concept of governing has been fundamental to human societies throughout history, with various forms of government evolving over time to organize and regulate communities. From monarchies to democracies, the notion of governance continues to shape the structures and functions of societies worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,349 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.