English Explanatory Dictionary

governor general

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
  2. An official in a similar position in other countries.
name
  1. Alternative form of governor general.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] EN-AU ck1 governor general.ogg

Word forms

governor general governors general governor-general

Synonyms

GG G-G G.G. G.-G. G. G.

Related words

governor lieutenant governor lord lieutenant viceroy
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