governor — a person who is the official head of a state in the US
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is the official head of a state in the US
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌvərnər/
Example Sentences
- The governor's mansion had a golden toilet, making taxpayers wonder if their money was being flushed away.
- She became the youngest governor in the state's history at age 35.
- The engine governor was so old that it moved slower than a sleepy turtle.
governor
NOUN[/ˈɡʌvərnər/]
a person who is the official head of a state in the US
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin gubernator (helmsman, steersman), which itself comes from Greek kybernan (to steer or pilot). The meaning evolved metaphorically from one who steers a ship to one who governs a state or institution.
Breakdown
govern (from Latin gubernare, to steer or rule) + -or (agent suffix denoting a person who performs an action). The root ultimately traces to Greek kybernan (to steer).
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📝Examples
“The governor's mansion had a golden toilet, making taxpayers wonder if their money was being flushed away.”
“She became the youngest governor in the state's history at age 35.”
“The engine governor was so old that it moved slower than a sleepy turtle.”
“The central bank governor announced new interest rate policies.”
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