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1. governor

noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnɝ'] the head of a state government.

Etymology

  • govenour (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gouvreneur (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Governor

  • dittberner
  • easterner
  • gov
  • midwesterner
  • northeasterner
  • northerner
  • sojourner
  • southerner
  • westerner

How do you pronounce governor?

Pronounce governor as ˈgəvərnər.

US - How to pronounce governor in American English

UK - How to pronounce governor in British English

How do you spell governor? Is it governer ?

A common misspelling of governor is governer

2. governor

noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnɝ'] a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).

Etymology

  • govenour (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gouvreneur (Old French (842-ca. 1400))