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governorate

American  
[guhv-er-ner-it, -nuh-reyt, -uh-ner-, -uh-nuh-] / ˈgʌv ər nər ɪt, -nəˌreɪt, -ə nər-, -ə nə- /

noun

  1. an administrative division of a country, especially Egypt.


Etymology

Origin of governorate

First recorded in 1895–1900; governor + -ate 3

Example Sentences

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Bahrain’s interior ministry said Iran targeted fuel tanks at a facility in Muharraq governorate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

According to his official STC biography, he was raised in southwest Yemen's rugged Dhale governorate and later entered the Faculty of Air Force and Air Defence in Aden -- then the capital of South Yemen.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

At least 36 Palestinians were killed - 21 from Jenin governorate - the Palestinian health ministry says.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

It says agencies have been unable to deliver aid north of the southernmost governorate of Rafah for four days.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

But one of you go fetch her to the governorate.

From The Lion of Petra by Mundy, Talbot

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