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    gov·er·nor
    /ˈɡəv(ə)nər/

    noun

    • 1. the elected executive head of a state of the US.
    • 2. the head of a public institution: British "the governor of the Bank of England"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOVERNOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    GOVERNOR definition: 1. a person in charge of a particular political unit: 2. a person in charge of or responsible for…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › governorGovernor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : one that governs: such as. a. : one that exercises authority especially over an area or group. b. : an official elected or appointed to act as ruler, chief executive, or nominal head of a political unit. c. : commanding officer. d. : the managing director and usually the principal officer of an institution or organization. e.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGOVERNOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    GOVERNOR meaning: 1. a person in charge of a particular political unit: 2. a person in charge of or responsible for…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOVERNOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    In some systems of government, a governor is a person who is in charge of the political administration of a region or state.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgovernor noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˈɡʌvənə (r)/ /ˈɡʌvərnər/ (also Governor) a person who is the official head of a country or region that is governed by another country. the former governor of the colony. He was confirmed as the provincial governor for another five-year term. Extra Examples. Topics Politics b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › governorGovernor - definition of governor by The Free Dictionary

    1. Abbr. Gov. A person who governs, especially: a. The chief executive of a state in the United States. b. An official appointed to govern a colony or territory. c. A member of a governing body. 2. The manager or administrative head of an organization, business, or institution. 3. Abbr. Gov. A military commandant. 4.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › governorGovernor - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A governor is elected for a term, has a vice governor, and deals with a legislature, just like the U.S. President. Governor is a very important title in the U.S., and many governors — such as Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush — have gone on to become U.S. presidents.

  9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › governorGovernor Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    GOVERNOR meaning: 1 : a person who is the leader of the government of a state, province, etc. abbreviation Gov.; 2 : a person who is part of a group of people who control a large organization, school, etc.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of governor – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    GOVERNOR definition: someone who is officially responsible for controlling a region, city, or organization: . Learn more.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › governor_ngovernor, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun governor, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. governor has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.