governorate

Questions

How do you pronounce governorate?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvə(ɹ)nəɹət/.

What does governorate mean?

The territory governed by a governor; a province.

Where does governorate come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κυβερνάω (kubernáō)bor. Latin gubernō Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin gubernator Old French gouvreneurbor. Middle English governour English governor Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Italic *-tus Latin -tus, -tūs Latin -ātusder. English -ate English governorate From governor + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).

How to pronounce governorate

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