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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGovernor
/ˈɡʌv.ən.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is the head of a political unit, such as a state or province.
"The governor announced new policies to improve education in the state." - 2
A device that regulates the speed of a machine.
"The car's governor limits its maximum speed for safety."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'governor' originates from the Old French 'governer', which itself comes from the Latin 'gubernare', meaning 'to direct or steer'. The term has evolved through various languages, maintaining its core meaning related to authority and leadership.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Governor" is said worldwide
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Gouverneur
Transliteration: ɡu.vɛʁ.nœʁ
"Le gouverneur a annoncé de nouvelles politiques."
Gouverneur
Transliteration: ɡu.vɛʁ.nœʁ
"Der Gouverneur hat neue Gesetze vorgestellt."
Governatore
Transliteration: ɡo.ver.na.to.re
"Il governatore ha presentato un nuovo piano."
Gobernador
Transliteration: ɡo.βeɾ.na.ðoɾ
"El gobernador anunció nuevas leyes."
Governador
Transliteration: ɡo.vɛʁ.na.ðoʁ
"O governador apresentou novas políticas."
राज्यपाल
Transliteration: Rājyapāl
"राज्यपाल ने नई नीतियों की घोषणा की।"
州长
Transliteration: zhōuzhǎng
"州长宣布了新的政策。"
주지사
Transliteration: jujisa
"주지사가 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."
知事
Transliteration: ちじ
"知事は新しい政策を発表しました。"
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