govern- root words — words with the govern- root

The root govern- comes from Latin guberno, meaning steer/govern. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including nongovernmental. 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 nongovernmental. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does govern- mean?

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