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Definition of governor

governor

/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nɚ/
gov · er · nor
Plural:governors
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Adjective:gubernatorial
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governor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The elected or appointed chief executive official of a state, province, or territory.

Example

"The governor signed the education bill into law during a ceremony at the state capitol."

2

The head or a member of the governing body of a public institution, such as a central bank, school, hospital, or prison.

Example

"The board of governors met yesterday to approve the university's annual budget."

3

A mechanical or electronic device that automatically regulates the speed of an engine or machine by controlling the supply of fuel, steam, or power.

Example

"The engineer adjusted the centrifugal governor on the steam engine to maintain a constant rotational speed."

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• Rhymes for governor

• Nearby Words

government
governmental
governmentally
governor
governorship
gown
gox

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French governeor, from Latin gubernator ('steersman, director, ruler'), which derives from Ancient Greek kybernetes ('helmsman').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Governor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/governor
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