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

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

Let all your letters be left at Government House.

From The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl by Cobbold, Richard