governed
word · lemma: govern
Definition
Controlled, directed, or ruled by a government, leader, set of rules, or authority.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a formal or academic context, often as a past participle or adjective ('governed by rules'). Common in legal, historical, or organizational discussions. Avoid using for everyday physical control; use 'managed' or 'run' for businesses.
Spanish: gobernadoPortuguese (BR): governadoPortuguese (PT): governadoChinese (Simplified): 治理Chinese (Traditional): 治理Hindi: शासितArabic: محكومBengali: শাসিত - পরিচালিতRussian: управляемый - руководимыйJapanese: 支配されている - 統治されているVietnamese: được điều hành - được chi phốiKorean: 통치되는 - 지배되는Turkish: yönetilen - idare edilenUrdu: حکمرانی کیا گیا - زیر انتظامIndonesian: diatur - dikendalikan
Example Sentences
The country is governed by elected officials.
basic
Laws are governed by the constitution.
basic
This school is governed by strict rules.
basic
Our actions are often governed by our emotions.
natural
The tournament is governed by international rules, so the standards are high.
natural
Decisions here are governed by a committee, not one person.
natural