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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

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In Utah, the governor has signed two related bills into law, and in Tennessee and Indiana, bills are awaiting their governors’ signature.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India governor said the monetary board had judged it prudent to wait and see how growth and inflation develop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staff members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said in December such displacement could mirror that seen during the Industrial Revolution.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The governor of Bosnia had assured the royal couple that the police were fully in control.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman