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governorMain Entry: gov·er·nor Pronunciation: \ˈgə-vən-ər also ˈgə-vər-nər\ Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : one that governs: as a : one that exercises authority especially over an area or group b : an official elected or appointed to act as ruler, chief executive, or nominal head of a political unit c : commanding officer d : the managing director and usually the principal officer of an institution or organization e : a member of a group that directs or controls an institution or society — gov·er·nor·ate \-ət, -ˌāt\ noun
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