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    Gouernador (en. Governor)

    /ɡo.βeɾ.na.ˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of the person who exercises executive power in a region or state.
    The state governor announced new policies.
    El gouernador del estado anunció nuevas políticas.
    Person responsible for managing and directing an institution.
    The hotel governor cares about the well-being of the guests.
    El gouernador del hotel se preocupa por el bienestar de los huéspedes.
    In some countries, representative of the central government in a province or department.
    The provincial governor met with the mayors.
    El gouernador provincial se reunió con los alcaldes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gubernator', which means 'the one who governs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    regional governor
    Title given to the chief authority of the government in a certain region.
    gouernador de la región
    gubernatorial elections
    Electoral process to elect the executive authority of a state.
    elecciones de gouernador
    acting governor
    Person who temporarily assumes the functions of a governor.
    gouernador interino

    Related Words

    governance
    Set of policies and practices that direct an organization.
    gobernanza
    government
    Institution that exercises the political and administrative power of a state.
    gobierno
    administration
    Activity related to the management and organization of resources.
    administración

    Slang Meanings

    Powerful in his region.
    That guy is the governor in his neighborhood.
    Ese tipo es el gouernador en su barrio.
    Controlling or dominating.
    He always does what he wants; he thinks he's the governor.
    Siempre hace lo que quiere, se cree el gouernador.