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

"It's such a terrible incident," he told reporters at Bangkok's Government House.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

Ley's appointment comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in at Government House on Tuesday, following his Labor Party's landslide election win.

From BBC ● May 12, 2025

In Sydney, a tree was planted at Government House and a smoking ceremony held to mark the occasion.

From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023

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

I can only hope that it will play its part as well as a University edifice as it did as a Government House.

From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland

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