gov·er·nor 
/ˈgʌvn̩ɚ/ noun
plural gov·er·nors /ˈgʌvn̩ɚ/ noun [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.
▪ the governor of the state of Florida ▪ Governor Jones — abbr. Gov. — see also lieutenant governor
▪ 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]
▪ Wait here while I get the governor.
