Synonyms for governess
ˈgʌv ər nɪsgov·erness

Princeton's WordNet

1. governessnoun

   a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

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1. • Teacher

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1. governessnoun

   Synonyms:
   governante, instructress, tutoress

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1. List of paraphrases for "governess":

   housekeeper, tutor, keeper, nanny

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How to use governess in a sentence?

1. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia:

   She's so bossy that we call her "the Governess.

2. Justin Masuka:

   The answer to Efficacy lies in the hand of excellent management, reliable systems and good governess"