Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌvərnər/

Definitions

• Noun: The elected or appointed head of the executive branch of a state or a territory within a federal system, responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing the administration of public policy. For example: “The governor has the power to approve or veto legislation passed by the state assembly.”
  • Also, a person who governs, directs, or controls an organization, institution, or group, such as the “governor of a prison” or “the governor of a school”.
  • In machinery, it refers to a device used to regulate or control the speed or motion of an engine or other mechanism, e.g., “The car’s accelerator is connected to the governor to regulate its speed.”

Example Sentences:

• Noun (government official): “The new governor promised to focus on improving education and healthcare services.”
• Noun (institutional leader): “The prison governor was praised for implementing rehabilitation programs for inmates.”
• Noun (mechanical device): “The steam engine had a sophisticated governor to maintain a steady RPM.”

Phrases

• “Governor-General” refers to the representative of the British monarch in certain Commonwealth countries.
• “Acting Governor” is a temporary officeholder filling in when the official governor is absent or unable to perform their duties.
• “The governor’s mansion” is the official residence of a state governor.

Synonyms

• Chief Executive
• Administrator
• Ruler
• Director
• Regulator (in the context of machinery)

In the context of machinery regulation:

• Speed controller
• Throttle valve
• Control mechanism

Note that “governor” doesn’t have distinct verb or adjective uses as per the standard English language usage.