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governor general in Malay

gabenor jeneral

UK/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/US/ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/

governor general in Malay: gabenor jeneral. In English, governor general means an official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

Malay words for governor general

governor or viceroy possessing some military authority
gabenor jeneral
representative of the monarch
gabenor jeneral

English meaning of governor general

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

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Questions about governor general in Malay

What is the meaning of governor general in Malay?
Governor general in Malay is gabenor jeneral.
Apakah maksud governor general dalam bahasa Melayu?
Governor general: gabenor jeneral.
What does governor general mean in English?
Governor general means an official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

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