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- [guhv-ern bod-ee]
- /ˈgʌv ərn ˈbɒd i/
- /ˈɡʌv.ən.ɪŋ ˈbɒdi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhv-ern bod-ee]
- /ˈgʌv ərn ˈbɒd i/
Definitions of governing body words
- noun governing body board, regulatory authority 1
- noun governing body the group of officials who draw up the rules that govern the actions and conduct of a body such as a school, university, or sport, and who ensure that these rules are followed 0
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Parts of speech for Governing body
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governing body popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for governing body
noun governing body
- legislature — a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state; the branch of government having the power to make laws, as distinguished from the executive and judicial branches of government.
- management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
- ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- cabinet — A cabinet is a cupboard used for storing things such as medicine or alcoholic drinks or for displaying decorative things in.
- bureau — A bureau is an office, organization, or government department that collects and distributes information.
Antonyms for governing body
noun governing body
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- one — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
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