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gov·er·nor Listen to audio/ˈgʌvɚ/ noun
plural gov·er·nors
[count] 1 or Governor : a person who is the leader of the government of a state, province, etc.
the governor of the state of Florida Governor Jonesabbr. Gov.see also lieutenant governor
2 a : a person who is part of a group of people who control a large organization, school, etc.
He was the chairman of the board of governors at the school.
b chiefly Brit : a person who is in charge of a school, prison, or other large organization or institution
the governor of the Bank of England the school governor a prison governor [=(US) warden]
3 Brit, informal : a man who has authority over other people : boss
Wait here while I get the governor.

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