Governor

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnər/

Governor (noun)

  1. A person who leads a state or region in a country.
  2. A device that controls the speed of a machine.

Examples

  • The governor announced new policies for education.
  • A governor must balance the state budget effectively.

Common collocations: elected governor, governor's office, state governor, engine governor, governor adjustment

Synonyms of Governor

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Governor

  • — In the context of hierarchical roles.
  • — In the context of leadership dynamics.