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governor general
noun
governor general
noun
- the representative of the Crown in a dominion of the Commonwealth or a British colony; vicegerent
- a governor with jurisdiction or precedence over other governors
Derived Forms
- ˌgovernor-ˈgeneralˌship, noun
Other Words From
- gover·nor-gener·al·ship noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of governor general1
Example Sentences
The position he coveted, governor-general of the Philippines, went to Judge William Howard Taft.
There will be no American "Governor General" of Syria, in the manner of Paul Bremer's disastrous role in Iraq.
He had sustained many high public offices, was a general in the army, and ten years governor-general of India.
It was, however, resolved that we should leave Cabul; and a proclamation to that effect was made by the governor-general.
This at last became so evident that the governor-general determined on active measures of hostility.
We were driven to the palace, had a long interview, and dined with Governor-General Concha.
The governor of Bengal was made governor-general of British India and was to act with a council of four.
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