governor

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: gov-ern-or (3)
English Definition

An official appointed to govern a town or region

Example Sentence

The governor approved the new law.

US IPA /หˆษกสŒvษ™rnษ™r/
UK IPA /หˆษกสŒvษ™nษ™(r)/

Synonyms

ruler administrator director leader chief

Antonyms

subject follower subordinate