gov·er·nor
Pronounced:
/ˈgʌvn̩ɚ/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural gov·er·norsMeaning:
[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 Jones —abbr. 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.
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.