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.

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Etymology

Origin of governorate

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

Example Sentences

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 vehicles often had markings on their sides like ordinary refrigerator trucks used to bring groceries to market, remembered Muhammad Afif Naifeh, who worked in the funerary department of the Damascus governorate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

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

They followed us at last into the governorate, and sat down on the hall carpet with the air of men who know what fun the future holds.

From The Lion of Petra by Mundy, Talbot