CEFR B1

governor

noun

Meaning

The elected head of a state government in the United States, or the appointed head of a colony or other territory.

Examples

The governor signed the bill into law after it passed the legislature.
Each state in the U.S. has its own governor.

Synonyms: leader, ruler, chief executive, head of state

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governor (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnər/

Definition

The elected head of a state government in the United States, or the appointed head of a colony or other territory.

Examples

The governor signed the bill into law after it passed the legislature.
Each state in the U.S. has its own governor.
The former governor was praised for his economic reforms.

How to Use governor

governor of (prepositional phrase): Specifies the territory or entity that the governor leads. — "The governor of Texas is known for his conservative policies."
elected governor (collocation): A governor chosen by popular vote. — "The newly elected governor promised to bring change to the state."
appointed governor (collocation): A governor placed in power by a higher authority, not by election. — "The territory was led by an appointed governor until it achieved statehood."

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