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

He presided over the traditional group photograph in front of Government House in Bangkok with his Cabinet members wearing their white civil servant uniforms.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 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

Descending the steep grassy Morne, the Prince afterwards attended a popular reception at Government House, and thence went back to the Renown.

From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette