Governed: meaning, definitions and examples

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governed

 

[ หˆษกสŒv.ษ™rnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political control

Governed refers to controlling, directing, or managing an organization, group, or state through laws, policies, and leadership. It often indicates the exercise of authority and the establishment of order within a structured society.

Synonyms

administered, controlled, managed, ruled

Examples of usage

  • The country was governed by a democratic system.
  • He governed the corporation with a firm hand.
  • The province is governed by local councils.
Context #2 | Verb

rule

Governed also implies exercising authority or command over a person or group. This usage emphasizes the power dynamics between leaders and those being led.

Synonyms

commanded, directed, led, overseeing

Examples of usage

  • She governed her household with strict rules.
  • The king governed with absolute power.
  • The committee governed the project effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "governed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น governado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคธเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช regiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikelola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟั€ะฐะฒะปัั”ั‚ัŒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzฤ…dzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏ้…ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gouvernรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gobernado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnetilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญูƒูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spravovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ็ปŸๆฒป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรฝrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐั€ั‹ะปะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idarษ™ olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gobernado

Word origin

The term 'governed' is derived from the Old French word 'governer', which itself comes from the Latin 'gubernare', a term that means to steer or direct. The Latin 'gubernare' has roots in the Greek word 'kybernan' meaning 'to steer' or 'to control', often used in reference to ships. The evolution of the word reflects its nautical origins, indicating the act of guiding something effectively, whether in a tangible or abstract sense. Over the centuries, the term has transcended its maritime beginnings, being applied widely to political and social contexts. In modern usage, 'governed' signifies not just leadership but the structured systems through which societies are managed and laws enforced.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,007, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.