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GOVERNESSES Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word governesses. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word governesses. (close relations)
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caretakers
nounn
noun

• a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

• an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily

chaperones
nounn
noun

• one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

verb

• accompany as a chaperone

educators
nounn
noun

• someone who educates young people

instructors
nounn
noun

• a person whose occupation is teaching

matrons
nounn
noun

• a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

• a wardress in a prison

• a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution

mentors
nounn
noun

• a wise and trusted guide and advisor

verb

• serve as a teacher or trusted counselor

nannies
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a woman who is the custodian of children

• female goat

teachers
nounn
noun

• a person whose occupation is teaching

• a personified abstraction that teaches

tutors
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

verb

• be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

• act as a guardian to someone

Best Hypernyms For GOVERNESSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for governesses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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instructor teacher educator mentor pedagogue schoolteacher tutor

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