govern- root words — words with the govern- root

The root govern- comes from Greek gubernao, meaning steer, govern. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ungovernable. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the govern- root

Explore words with govern- — words containing the govern- root and sharing its sense of "steer, govern". Examples include ungovernable. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does govern- mean?

The govern- root means steer, govern, from Greek gubernao. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.