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| gov·er·nor [ gúvvərnər ] (plural gov·er·nors) |
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1. U.S. state executive: the elected executive of state government in the United States
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2. governing official: an appointed or elected official who governs a state, colony, or province for a specific term
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3. governing body member: a member of a governing body of an institution
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4. U.K.
Same as warden (sense 1)
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5. authority figure: an authority figure, e.g. an employer or boss
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informal
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6. mechanical engineering regulating device: a device for regulating the speed of an engine
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  gov·er·nor·ship noun |
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