governorate

[guhv-er-ner-it, -uh-reyt]

governorate Definition

  • 1the office or jurisdiction of a governor
  • 2a district comprising a number of villages and towns under the jurisdiction of a governor

Using governorate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "governorate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The governorate is responsible for managing the region's resources.

  • Example

    The country is divided into several governorates, each with its own governor.

  • Example

    The governorate has implemented new policies to improve education in the area.

governorate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for governorate

Phrases with governorate

  • capital governorate

    a governorate that contains the capital city of a country or state

    Example

    The Capital Governorate of Bahrain is home to the country's capital city, Manama.

  • a governorate that is part of a larger province or state

    Example

    The Provincial Governorate of Herat is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

  • a council of elected officials who oversee the governance of a governorate

    Example

    The Governorate Council of Basra is responsible for managing the affairs of the Basra Governorate in Iraq.

Origins of governorate

from French 'gouvernorat', from Italian 'governorato', from 'governare' meaning 'to govern'

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Summary: governorate in Brief

The term 'governorate' [guhv-er-ner-it, -uh-reyt] refers to the office or jurisdiction of a governor, or a district comprising a number of villages and towns under the jurisdiction of a governor. It is often used to describe regions or territories that are managed by a governor, such as 'The country is divided into several governorates, each with its own governor.' 'Governorate' extends into phrases like 'capital governorate,' and 'governorate council,' denoting specific types of governorates.