governed

Meanings

• adjective, past participle

  having control over; ruled; subject to authority

  - "The governed population elected a new leader."
  - "The governed territories were peaceful after the war."

• verb transitive

  to exercise control or authority over

  - "The king governed his kingdom wisely."
  - "The board governed the company's affairs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡəvɚnd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with governed
admonished , advised , chastised , compelled , delivered , departed , descended , deprived , prescribed , restrained , sustained

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Variants

List of all variants of governed that leads to same result
govern , governable , governed , governing , governs , self-governed

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Forms

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governable, governor, governorship, government, ungoverned

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Etymology

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from Old French gouverner, from governer, from gouverneur governor, from gober to manage, control, from gouvérner to oversee, from gouve, gobe mouth, presumably because early rulers were believed to control the people's food supply

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Trivia

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1. The term 'governed' is derived from the Old French word 'gouverner', which means 'to manage' or 'to control'.

2. The term 'governed' is often used interchangeably with 'ruled' or 'controlled'.

3. The term 'governed' can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or entity that has control over a situation or process.

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Related Concepts

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1. authority: The power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

2. leadership: The ability to guide, influence, and inspire a group of people.

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Culture

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The term 'governed' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in political and historical contexts. For instance, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the pigs take control of the farm and govern the other animals. In music, the term has been used metaphorically in songs like 'Governed' by Rise Against, where the singer expresses a desire to be in control of his own life.

How to Memorize "governed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler sitting on a throne, controlling his kingdom with a scepter.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'governor' and remember that it means someone in control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Govern means to control, so remember the word 'governed' as 'controlled'.

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