governor

The word “governor” means the elected or appointed head of a state, province, or similar region. In plain terms, the person in charge of a state or region, or a mechanical device that keeps a machine's speed steady.

“Governor” is pronounced GUHV-nuh (/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

Here is “governor” used in a sentence: “The governor signed the new education bill into law.”

“Governor” is a noun.

The word “governor” comes from Latin. From Latin gubernator, "steersman" or "pilot", from the same Greek root as "govern".

“Governor” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Governor” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the elected or appointed head of a state, province, or similar region.

A governor heads a larger region — a state or province — and leads its executive government. A mayor heads a single city or town. The governor sits at a higher tier of government, overseeing an area that usually contains many towns and cities, each with its own mayor.

It depends on the country and system. In the United States, state governors are elected by voters. Elsewhere, governors — such as colonial governors or a governor-general — may be appointed by a head of state or central government. The definition covers both elected and appointed regional heads.

A governor leads the executive branch of a state or province. Typical duties include enacting and enforcing regional laws, setting policy and budgets, appointing officials, and representing the region. Exact powers vary by place, but the role is essentially to run the government of that territory.