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governing noun

governing noun noun: synonym of nomen regens.

Noun

governing noun (plural governing nouns)

  1. Synonym of nomen regens.
    Synonyms:
    nomen regens

Synonyms of governing noun

Forms of governing noun

pluralgoverning nouns

Origin of governing noun

Calque of Latin nomen regens

Questions about governing noun

What does governing noun mean?
Governing noun means synonym of nomen regens.
What part of speech is governing noun?
Governing noun is a noun.
What is the plural of governing noun?
The plural of governing noun is governing nouns.

Words near governing noun in the dictionary

  1. governessship
  2. governessy
  3. governest
  4. governeth
  5. governing
  6. governing noun
  7. governingly
  8. governless
  9. government
  10. government bond
  11. government bonds

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