1. governor of ancient Roman province: a governor of an ancient Roman province, usually a former consul
2. governor of colony: a governor or administrator of a colony or other dependency
3. government international relations administrator of military-governed nation: a senior administrator with broad powers in a nation recently invaded and under the control of the invader's armed forces, charged with pacifying the population, restoring vital services, and establishing new governance
[14th century. < Latin, "(person acting) for the consul"]
