governor
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/ˈɡʌvərnər/
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/ˈɡʌvənə(r)/
noun
B2
The official leader of a region controlled by another country.
The governor made sure the region followed the country's laws.
B2
The elected leader of a US state government.
The governor signed a new law for the state.
C1
A person who helps control an institution like a school or hospital.
She became a school governor to help improve education.
C1
The person in charge of an important institution.
The bank governor decided on new financial rules.
translation
The official leader of a region controlled by another country.; The elected leader of a US state government.; A person who helps control an institution like a school or hospital.; The person in charge of an important institution.
Word Forms
Plural
governors