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governor

governor /ˈgʌvn̩ɚ/ noun
plural governors
governor
/ˈgʌvn̩ɚ/
noun
plural governors
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOVERNOR
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or Governor : a person who is the leader of the government of a state, province, etc.
abbreviation Gov. see also lieutenant governor
: a person who is part of a group of people who control a large organization, school, etc.
chiefly British : a person who is in charge of a school, prison, or other large organization or institution
British, informal : a man who has authority over other people : boss