Word: governates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: go
ver
nates
Definition: Plural of governate; alternative form of "governorate".
Morphemes:
Affix: govern
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of governing; the act of governing; exercising authority
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κυβερνάω
Language: grc
Decoded: kubernao
Meaning: I steer, drive, govern
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a rank or office
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).