Governor-general

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative. UK
"It is a historical and analytical study of the position of Viceroy and Governor-General in the Indian constitutional system."
2
An official in a similar position in other countries.
"Nikolai Bobrikov served as governor-general of the Grand Duchy of Finland from 1898 until his untimely death in 1904."
3
A zongdu.

Synonyms

bey collector g-g g. g.g.-g.g.g.

Example

"Nothing can save the Governor-General."

Related phrases

governor-generalship

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