Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

governance

/ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.09 in modern English

Syllables
gov-er-nance
IPA
/ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The specific system by which a political system is ruled.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The group of people who make up an administrative body.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The state of being governed.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, governance, equivalent to govern + -ance.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/
  • British English: /ˈɡʌvənəns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

governances (plural) gouvernance (alternative) gouvernaunce (alternative) governaunce (alternative)

Derived Forms

cogovernance cybergovernance malgovernance metagovernance misgovernance

Phrases

co-governance e-governance global governance self-governance

Frequently Paired Words

cybernetics

Synonyms

administration government management statism governing government activity governing body establishment brass organization organisation

Questions

How do you pronounce governance?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/.
What does governance mean?
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
Where does governance come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce governance

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