governance
gb/ɡˈʌvɚnəns/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnəns/
B2
English
~ 4900
irányítás, kormányzás, vállalatirányítás
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[something]'s governance
Good governance is essential for economic growth.
A jó kormányzás elengedhetetlen a gazdasági növekedéshez.
The company improved its governance after the scandal.
A vállalat a botrány után javított a vállalatirányításán.
International organizations promote governance reforms in developing countries.
The board is responsible for the governance of the charity.
Her research focuses on environmental governance.
Learner examples
Good governance helps a country grow.
A jó kormányzás segíti egy ország fejlődését.
The school has new rules for better governance.
Az iskola új szabályokat vezetett be a jobb irányítás érdekében.
Governance is important in big companies.
Governance means how leaders manage a group.
They study governance in class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'governance' with 'government'; 'government' refers to the body of people in power, while 'governance' refers to the process or quality of governing.
Meaning
the act of governing
Collocations
corporate governance
|good governance
|public governance
|governance structure
|governance system
Synonyms
administration (Often used for day-to-day management rather than the broader system of control.)
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management (Common in business contexts; can be narrower than 'governance'.)
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rule (More general and can imply authority without formal structures.)
Antonyms
mismanagement (Refers to poor or ineffective control and direction.)
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anarchy (The absence of any governing authority or order.)
Themes
politics
|business
|management
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way that an organization, country, or group is controlled and managed.
The act, process, or manner of directing, controlling, and managing the affairs of an organization, state, or group.
Grammar
Dictionary form
governance
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnəns/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnəns/
Syllables & stress
gov - ernance (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: governance
- Plural: governance
Word family
Core family
Related words
governing
adjective
governable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
ungovernable
adjective
Advanced or less common
governorship
noun
Expressions
environmental governance
1/ɪnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl ɡˈʌvɚnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
managing environmental policies
The way that decisions about the environment are made and enforced.
Examples
- Environmental governance involves both government agencies and local communities.
- Better environmental governance can help fight climate change.
good governance
1/ɡˈʊd ɡˈʌvɚnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
effective and ethical governing
When an organization or country is managed well and fairly.
Examples
- Good governance builds trust between leaders and citizens.
- Many aid programs aim to promote good governance in developing nations.
corporate governance
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt ɡˈʌvɚnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
System for controlling a company
The way rules and decisions are made in a company.
Examples
- Good corporate governance is essential for investor trust.
- Corporate governance ensures that companies act in the interests of shareholders.
- They are reviewing their corporate governance policies.
- The scandal led to stricter corporate governance policies.