Governor
(noun)
- A person appointed or elected to be the chief executive of a state or province.
- A person who is in charge of a particular organization or institution.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french governour, from latin gubernator, from greek kubernētēs "steersman".
Examples:
- The governor gave a speech to the citizens of the state.
- The governor has the power to veto laws passed by the legislature.
- The governor of the prison is responsible for the safe and secure operation of the facility.
- The governor of the bank is responsible for the overall management and direction of the bank.
- The governor of the state was elected to a second term in office.