governorate

[ guhv-er-ner-it, -nuh-reyt, -uh-ner-, -uh-nuh- ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of governorate¹

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

Example Sentences

On Wednesday afternoon, the governor of the eastern governorate of Baalbek-Hermel reported that 30 people had been killed and 35 others injured in 20 Israeli strikes throughout the day.

From BBC

“Israel is targeting economic infrastructure, the agricultural sector — all that is required for normal life,” said Howaida Turk, the governor for the south Lebanese governorate of Nabatieh.

From Los Angeles Times

The Palestinian health ministry says at least 36 Palestinians were killed - 21 from Jenin governorate - in that time.

From BBC

During the operation, at least 36 Palestinians were killed - 21 from Jenin governorate - the Palestinian health ministry says.

From BBC

The Palestinian health ministry says three Palestinians have also been killed in the southern governorate of Hebron over the past nine days.

From BBC