governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /

NOUN

person administrating government

Synonyms

STRONG

administrator boss chief commander comptroller controller director executive head leader manager overseer ruler superintendent supervisor

WEAK

chief of state gubernatorial leader guv head honcho presiding officer

Antonyms

STRONG

employee follower worker

Example Sentences

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But Tuesday’s primary could the test the patience of even the most-knowing political junkies as some of the highest profile races, including California governor and L.A. mayor, remain tight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Running for governor has proved to be much more daunting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Last week Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned that UK banks were still unable to access Mythos to test the security of their own digital systems and apps.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But in her public statements, the governor argues that most of the blame for the violence belongs to ICE—instead of the protesters who came to Newark itching for a fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Thomas Jefferson, governor of Virginia, was the next plotter.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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