Governor

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, province, or colony, or a member of a governing body of an institution. Can also refer to a device that regulates speed or power.

“The state governor announced new policies to improve education and healthcare services.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/gʌvənɚ/

Syllables

gov·er·nor

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Synonyms

administratorchief executiveruler director

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Wordle

Contains OR ending with double O - GOVERN root plus OR

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; OR ending allows agent noun formation

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