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govern in Latin

govern in Latin is gubernō, regō — govern means to run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.

govern in Latin

gubernō
verb
regō
verb

What does "govern" mean?

  1. verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
    "The coalition has governed the country for eight years."
  2. verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
    "Supply and demand govern prices in a free market."
  3. verb To keep one's own behavior or emotions under control.
    "He struggled to govern his temper during the argument."
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govern in a sentence

  • The coalition has governed the country for eight years.
  • Voters will choose which party governs the region for the next term.
  • Supply and demand govern prices in a free market.
  • Strict rules govern how the chemicals must be stored in the lab.

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What is "govern" in Latin?
"govern" in Latin is gubernō, regō. govern means: To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
How do you use "govern" in a sentence?
Example: "The coalition has governed the country for eight years." In Latin, "govern" is gubernō, regō.
Are there other ways to say "govern" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "govern": gubernō, regō.
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