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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGovernar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡoveʁˈnaʁ
"O primeiro-ministro precisa governar com eficácia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To exercise authority, control, or influence over; to rule.
"The elected officials govern the city and make decisions on behalf of the residents." - 2
To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.
"The organization is governed by a board of directors who set the strategic direction."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'governen', which came from Old French 'gouverner', ultimately originating from the Latin 'gubernare', meaning 'to steer, pilot, or direct a ship'. Over time, the nautical metaphor expanded metaphorically to denote the steering, control, and administration of people, states, and laws.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Govern" is said worldwide
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Gouverner
Transliteration: ɡu.vɛʁ.ne
"Le gouvernement doit gouverner avec sagesse."
Regieren
Transliteration: ʁeˈɡiːʁən
"Die Regierung muss das Land effektiv regieren."
Governare
Transliteration: ɡo.verˈna.re
"Il sindaco deve governare la città con responsabilità."
Gobernar
Transliteration: ɡo.βeɾˈnaɾ
"El presidente debe gobernar con justicia."
Governar
Transliteration: ɡoveʁˈnaʁ
"O primeiro-ministro precisa governar com eficácia."
शासन करना
Transliteration: śāsan karnā
"सरकार को देश का शासन करना चाहिए।"
治理
Transliteration: zhìlǐ
"政府需要有效地治理国家。"
지배하다
Transliteration: jibae hada
"정부는 국가를 효과적으로 지배해야 한다."
統治する
Transliteration: とうちする
"政府は国を適切に統治する必要があります。"
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