governor

A person who is in charge of a state, province, or territory.

• The governor visited our town.
• Voters elected a new governor last month.
• He served as governor of the island for six years.

How to use it: governor of somewhere (She became governor of the province last year.)

Common phrases: state governor, provincial governor, elect a governor, elected governor

A member of a group that makes important decisions for a school or other organization.

• She is a school governor.
• The governors approved the college budget.
• Parents can apply to become a governor.

How to use it: governor of something (He is a governor of the local college.)

Similar words: board member

Common phrases: school governor, board of governors, parent governor