C1 noun #15,951 most common

governess

UK /ˈɡʌvnəs/ | US /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/

A woman paid to educate children in their own home.

governess in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
  • (noun) A female governor.
  • (verb) To work as governess; to educate children in their own home.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
  2. 2
    noun A female governor.
  3. 3
    verb To work as governess; to educate children in their own home.
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