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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Powell’s term as Fed chair ends in May, but he can choose to stay on as a Fed governor until 2028.

From MarketWatch

Bush in 1992—at the request of California’s governor—to aid with civil unrest over the acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers in the beating of Rodney King, the center said.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the governor’s office, entry will be free at over 200 state parks, which can be found here.

From Los Angeles Times

They came from many backgrounds—business owners, a former candidate for governor, a former congressman, a Democrat operative, a Republican adviser, the CEO of the Oregon Historical Society and an expert on homelessness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two terms as governor were decent preparation for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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