Governess

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnəs/

Definitions of governess

noun a woman employed to teach and train children in a private household

Example Sentences

A1 The governess took care of the children while their parents were away.

A2 The governess taught the children how to read and write.

B1 The governess was responsible for the education and upbringing of the children in the household.

B2 The governess was hired to provide private tutoring to the children of the wealthy family.

C1 The governess was well-educated and experienced in child-rearing and education.

C2 The governess was a highly respected and influential figure in the household, overseeing the children's education and well-being.

Examples of governess in a Sentence

formal The governess was hired to educate and care for the children of the wealthy family.

informal The governess is like a live-in tutor for the kids.

slang The governess is basically the kids' babysitter with a fancy title.

figurative She played the role of a governess in the lives of her younger siblings, guiding and teaching them as they grew up.

Grammatical Forms of governess

• past tense: governed
• plural: governesses
• comparative: more governess
• superlative: most governess
• present tense: governs
• future tense: will govern
• perfect tense: has governed
• continuous tense: is governing
• singular: governess
• positive degree: governess
• infinitive: to govern
• gerund: governing
• participle: governing

Origin and Evolution of governess

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'governess' originated from the Old French word 'governeresse', which was derived from the Latin word 'gubernare' meaning 'to govern'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a female guardian or supervisor, the term 'governess' evolved over time to specifically denote a woman employed to teach and supervise the education of children in a private household.