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    Gobernador (en. Governor)

    go-behr-nah-dor

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An official who leads a province or state.
    The governor enacted a new law for the citizens.
    Ang gobernador ay nagbigay ng bagong batas para sa mga mamamayan.
    A person elected or appointed to administer the government of a territory.
    He was appointed as the governor of the new state.
    Itinalaga siya bilang gobernador ng bagong estado.
    A leader of local government with the power to enforce laws.
    The governor is responsible for maintaining order in his jurisdiction.
    Ang gobernador ay may pananagutan sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan sa kanyang nasasakupan.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'gobernador', meaning overseer or ruler.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    province governor
    The governor who oversees a specific province.
    gobernador ng lalawigan
    gubernatorial elections
    Elections that determine governors.
    mga gubernatorial na halalan

    Related Words

    government
    The system of governance in a country or region.
    pamahalaan
    laws
    The regulations enforced by the government.
    mga batas

    Slang Meanings

    Boss or leader in the community
    The barangay governor always handles the problems here.
    Yung gobernador sa barangay, sya lagi ang nag-aayos ng mga problema dito.
    Considered as the 'father' of the province
    Our governor feels like a father to us; he's always there for us.
    Parang tatay namin si gobernador, lagi siyang nandyan para sa amin.
    A person with strong influence
    The people around the governor are all wealthy individuals.
    Yung mga tao sa paligid ng gobernador, puro mga mayayamang tao.