To govern
Example: The king governed the country with fairness and care.
Definition
"To govern" means to exercise authority, control, or leadership over a country, organization, or people, often involving the creation and enforcement of laws and policies to ensure order and well-being within the governed entity.
Etymology
The word "to govern" originates from the Old French 'governer,' which comes from the Latin 'gubernare,' meaning 'to steer or direct.' Interestingly, the Latin term is related to the Greek 'kybernan,' meaning 'to pilot or steer a ship,' highlighting the idea of guiding or directing a group or nation like a ship's captain.
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"To govern" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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