governorate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of governorate
Example Sentences
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He was joined by crowds of mourners from Tell and across the Nablus governorate.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
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
The UN also said that "virtually no aid" has entered parts of the North Gaza governorate in 40 days on 20 November.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
But almost immediately after the "lady Ayisha" had left the governorate I was forced to admit that the brats were useful.
From The Lion of Petra by Mundy, Talbot
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