Also means
governess
Usage Note
Governante can be masculine (il governante, ruler/governor) or feminine (la governante, housekeeper/governess) — the article is essential. As a feminine noun it refers to a live-in housekeeper or a governess caring for children. As a masculine noun it is a less common synonym for governatore. The plural forms are i governanti and le governanti respectively.
Examples
"La governante prepara la colazione ogni mattina."
Natural Translation
The housekeeper prepares breakfast every morning.

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