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Definition of govern. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
GOVERN definition: 1. to officially control a country: 2. to influence or control the way something happens or is…. Learn more.
There are 29 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb govern, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
GOVERN definition: 1. to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.: 2. to have…. Learn more.
GOVERN meaning: 1. to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.: 2. to have…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'govern' 1. To govern a place such as a country, or its people, means to be officially in charge of the place, and to have responsibility for making laws, managing the economy, and controlling public services.