gov·er·nor-gen·er·al
| \ ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˈjen-rəl
, ˈje-nə- also ˈgə-vər-nər \
, ˈje-nə- also ˈgə-vər-nər \
plural governors-general or governor-generals
Definition of governor-general
: a governor of high rank
especially
: one who governs a large territory or has deputy governors under him
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“Governor-general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governor-general. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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