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- [guhv-er-nis]
- /ˈgʌv ər nɪs/
- /ˈɡʌv.ən.əs/
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- [guhv-er-nis]
- /ˈgʌv ər nɪs/
Definitions of governess word
- noun governess a woman who is employed to take charge of a child's upbringing, education, etc. 1
- noun governess Archaic. a woman who is a ruler or governor. 1
- noun governess See -ess. 1
- noun governess A woman employed to teach children in a private household. 1
- noun governess children's nanny 1
- countable noun governess A governess is a woman who is employed by a family to live with them and educate their children. 0
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Origin of governess
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English governeress < Old French gouverneresse, feminine of gouverneur governor; see -ess
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Parts of speech for Governess
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governess popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for governess
noun governess
- nanny — a person, usually with special training, employed to care for children in a household.
- guardian — a person who guards, protects, or preserves.
- mistress — a woman who has authority, control, or power, especially the female head of a household, institution, or other establishment.
- teacher — a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.
- tutoress — a woman who is a tutor.
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