governor

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌvənə/
US: /ˈɡʌvərnər/

  1. The elected leader of a state's government in the US.

    1. The governor visited our town last week during his campaign. [ ] [ ]
    2. The governor announced plans to reduce taxes and create more jobs for citizens. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who controls or directs a state or region.

    1. The governor of the prison makes sure that everything runs smoothly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The colonial governor had absolute power over the entire region. [ ] [ ]

  3. A member of a group that controls or manages an organization.

    1. He is a governor at a local school, helping to make important decisions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital governors meet monthly to discuss improvements to patient care. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chief leader ruler controller director
governor transitive-verb

  1. To control or regulate something.

    1. The engine uses a governor to keep speed constant. [ ] [ ]
    2. A governor regulates the flow of fuel to the engine, maintaining optimal performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "governor" in English means: The elected leader of a state's government in the US., Someone who controls or directs a state or region., A member of a group that controls or manages an organization..

The phonetic transcription of "governor" is /ˈɡʌvənə/ in British English and /ˈɡʌvərnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "governor": chief, leader, ruler, controller, director.

Example usage of "governor": "The governor visited our town last week during his campaign.". More examples on the page.