Meaning of governor in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡəv(ə)nər/

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  1. Noun

    governor

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French governeour, from Latin gubernator, from gubernare (see govern)

    Definitions

    1. the head of a state government

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

    Derived terms

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