the executive head of a state in the U.S.

a person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc.

the governors of a bank; the governor of a prison.

Also called governor general. the representative of the crown, as in the Commonwealth of Nations.

a ruler or chief magistrate appointed to govern a province, town, fort, or the like.

Machinery . a device for maintaining uniform speed regardless of changes of load, as by regulating the supply of fuel or working fluid.

British Informal .

one's father.

one's employer.

any man of superior rank or status.

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administrator , boss , chief , chief of state , commander , comptroller , controller , director , executive , gubernatorial leader , guv , head , head honcho , leader , manager , overseer , presiding officer , ruler , superintendent , supervisor