governor
Definitions
The elected executive head of a state in the United States.
A person who governs or is in charge of a political unit, institution, or organization.
A device that automatically regulates the speed of an engine or machine.
Examples
The governor signed the new bill into law yesterday afternoon.
Many citizens gathered at the capitol to hear the governor speak.
The state governor announced a new initiative to improve public transportation.
Synonyms
ruler administrator leader director overseer chief executive
Antonyms
subject subordinate follower servant employee citizen inferior