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governing body

gov·ern bod·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [guhv-ern bod-ee]
    • /ˈgʌv ərn ˈbɒd i/
    • /ˈɡʌv.ən.ɪŋ ˈbɒdi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guhv-ern bod-ee]
    • /ˈgʌv ərn ˈbɒd i/

Definitions of governing body words

  • noun governing body board, regulatory authority 1
  • noun governing body the group of officials who draw up the rules that govern the actions and conduct of a body such as a school, university, or sport, and who ensure that these rules are followed 0
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Parts of speech for Governing body

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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governing body popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for governing body

noun governing body

  • legislature — a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state; the branch of government having the power to make laws, as distinguished from the executive and judicial branches of government.
  • management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
  • ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
  • cabinet — A cabinet is a cupboard used for storing things such as medicine or alcoholic drinks or for displaying decorative things in.
  • bureau — A bureau is an office, organization, or government department that collects and distributes information.
All 58 Synonyms of governing body

Antonyms for governing body

noun governing body

  • individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
  • one — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
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