Governor

usgb/ˈɡʌvərnər/
noun

A person who is in charge of governing a state or region in a country.

The governor of California has ordered a state-wide lockdown.
Visual representation of "governor" - A person who is in charge of governing a state or region in a country.

Often appears as...

  • state governor
  • lieutenant governor
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Political Authority

Governor refers to the highest-ranking official in a state, not necessarily the national leader.

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The governor will be attending the conference.
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Legal Power

A governor has the power to sign bills into state law and manage the state's executive branch.

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The governor signed the new traffic law yesterday.
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Elected Position

Governors are typically elected by the people of a state for a fixed term.

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She's running for governor next year.
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