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governor-general

governor-general noun: an official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

Noun

governor-general (plural governors-general)

  1. (UK) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
    • It is a historical and analytical study of the position of Viceroy and Governor-General in the Indian constitutional system.1940, Abani Bhushan Rudra, The Viceroy and Governor-General of India, page xi
    • The vulnerability of the Governor-General should not be overstated.1997, New Zealand Law Journal, page 217
    Synonyms:
    GG, G-G, G.G., G.-G., G. G.
  2. An official in a similar position in other countries.
    • Nikolai Bobrikov served as governor-general of the Grand Duchy of Finland from 1898 until his untimely death in 1904.
    • […]the proper warrants thereon shall be issued by the auditor and countersigned by the governor-general.1901, Puerto Rico Governor, Annual Report, page 311
  3. A zongdu.

governor-general meaning in Malay and Vietnamese

governor-general in Malay

commonwealth official
gabenor jeneral

governor-general in Vietnamese

commonwealth official
tổng đốc
similar official in other countries
tổng đốc

Synonyms of governor-general

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

All synonyms of governor-general

Forms of governor-general

pluralgovernors-general
alternative formgovernor general

Words formed from governor-general

Questions about governor-general

What does governor-general mean?
Governor-general means an official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
What is governor-general in Malay?
Governor-general in Malay is gabenor jeneral. See Governor-general meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is governor-general?
Governor-general is a noun.
What is the plural of governor-general?
The plural of governor-general is governors-general.

Words near governor-general in the dictionary

  1. governor's plum
  2. governor's plums
  3. Governor's Strait
  4. governor-ess
  5. governor-esses
  6. governor-general
  7. governor-general-in-council
  8. governor-generals-in-council
  9. governor-generalship
  10. governor-generalships
  11. governorate

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