Government House

American  

Or government house

noun

1. the official residence of a colonial governor, as in a British Commonwealth country.

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Government House British  

noun

1. the official residence of a representative of the British Crown (such as a Canadian Lieutenant-Governor or an Australian Governor General) in a state or province that recognizes the British sovereign as Head of the Commonwealth

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Etymology

Origin of Government House

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Example Sentences

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Government House

Modi described the creation of the strategic partnership as a "milestone" that would inspire greater energy and confidence, as he was hosted by the New Zealand leader at Government House in Auckland.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

"I need hardly say that Bermuda, like all the overseas territories, is a most cherished and important member of the British family," the King said during the gathering at Government House.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

Members of the group, the People’s Alliance for Democracy, also briefly seized a state television station and occupied Government House for three months.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his family moved into Government House in Annapolis — home to the state’s chief executive since 1870 — shortly after his inauguration in January.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2023

The Province or Government House occupied by Sir Francis Bernard was situated nearly opposite the head of Milk street.

From The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution by James H. Stark

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