Governor
/ˈɡʌv.ər.nər/noun
An official who is the head of a political unit, such as a state or province.
Did you know?The term 'governor' comes from a Latin root that implies overseeing not just people but also destinies, hinting at a deeper power over lives.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷer-
“to protect, to cover, to guard”
Latin
Latin
gubernare
“to steer, to direct, to control”
Old French
Old French
governer
“to govern, to direct, to manage”
Middle English
Middle English
governer
“to rule, to lead an authority or command”
Modern English
English
governor
“a person who governs or has authority over a political unit”