Governors: meaning, definitions and examples

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governors

 

[ หˆษกสŒvษ™nษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

politics

The governors are the elected heads of the states in a country. They are responsible for implementing laws, managing the state budget, and representing the state in various official capacities.

Synonyms

administrators, executives, leaders

Examples of usage

  • The governors of all 50 states gathered for a conference in Washington, D.C.
  • The governor vetoed the proposed legislation, sparking controversy among lawmakers.
Context #2 | Noun

history

In ancient times, governors were appointed by monarchs or rulers to oversee specific regions or territories. They were tasked with collecting taxes, maintaining order, and ensuring loyalty to the central government.

Synonyms

proconsuls, rulers, satraps

Examples of usage

  • The Roman governor of Judea was Pontius Pilate during the time of Jesus.
  • The British governor of India had immense power and authority during the colonial era.

Translations

Translations of the word "governors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น governadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเฅเคฏเคชเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gouverneure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gubernur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฑะตั€ะฝะฐั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gubernatorzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gouverneurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gobernadores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท valiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ง€์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ guvernรฉล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ guvernรฉri

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทž้•ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ guvernerji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkisstjรณrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะฑะตั€ะฝะฐั‚ะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qubernatorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gobernadores

Word origin

The word 'governor' originated in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French 'governeur' and the Latin 'gubernator', meaning 'helmsman' or 'steersman'. The concept of governors overseeing territories dates back to ancient civilizations, where appointed officials were responsible for the administration and governance of specific regions. Over time, the role of governors evolved to include elected officials in modern democracies, who are entrusted with the leadership and management of states or provinces.

See also: governability, governable, governance, governing, government, governmental, governor, ungovernable, ungoverned.