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governorate
A large administrative district, especially in a historical or colonial context (e.g., in the Russian Empire), administered by a governor.
Das Gouvernement Kiew war eine wichtige Verwaltungseinheit im Russischen Reich.
The Kiev Governorate was an important administrative unit in the Russian Empire.
governor's office
The office, official residence, or authority of a governor.
Er wurde in das Gouvernement berufen, um die Verwaltung der Kolonie zu leiten.
He was appointed to the governor's office to lead the administration of the colony.
'Das Gouvernement' (governorate) is derived directly from 'der Gouverneur' (the governor). A governor is the head or administrator of such a district. If you know the word 'Gouverneur' (governor), the meaning is easy to infer.
Der Gouverneur war für die Verwaltung der gesamten Region verantwortlich.
The governor was responsible for the administration of the entire region.
This word is used almost exclusively in a historical or foreign context, for example for administrative units in the former Russian Empire or in colonies. It is not a term for modern German administration.
In der Geschichtsvorlesung sprachen wir über die Gouvernements in Sibirien.
In the history lecture, we talked about the governorates in Siberia.
The meaning 'Verwaltungsbezirk' (administrative district) (m01) is often recognizable from geographical names or prepositions of place such as 'in' (in). The meaning 'Amt' (office) or 'Behörde' (authority) (m02) is often used with verbs such as 'übernehmen' (to take over), 'leiten' (to lead), or 'berufen werden' (to be appointed).
Seine Familie lebte im Gouvernement Warschau.
His family lived in the Warsaw Governorate.
government
Regierung generally refers to the political leadership of a state or country. Gouvernement specifically refers to a governor's office, official residence, or authority. Regierung is appropriate for general state leadership; Gouvernement is appropriate for a governor's institution.
Das Gouvernement des Gouverneurs gibt am Nachmittag seine Entscheidung bekannt.
The governor's office will announce its decision in the afternoon.
Die Regierung des Landes gibt am Nachmittag ihre Entscheidung bekannt.
The country's government will announce its decision in the afternoon.
