governor
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/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.
- A device which regulates or controls some action of a machine through automatic feedback.
- A member of a decision-making for an organization or entity (including some public agencies) similar to or equivalent to a board of directors (used especially for banks); a member of the board of governors.
- Father.
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Synonyms
bailiffcircuit intendantdaotaigubernatorintendantproconsulprovostseneschaltao taiviceroyregulatorgubernatorialgovernor-generalpresidentmayorlieutenant-governorgovchamberlain