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

"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

Herzog attended a Jewish community event after a meeting with Victoria's governor at Melbourne's Government House.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The couple were also hosted at the Lagos State Government House, where Meghan received another handwoven Nigerian fabric.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Government House is on State Circle, across the street from the Maryland State House, where the General Assembly meets and the governor and lieutenant governor have offices.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023

Never before in its history had Government House been the scene of a gathering so unique.

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