Definitions for governor general
gov·er·nor gen·er·al

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1. governor generalnoun

   a governor of high rank

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1. Governor Generalnoun

   governor general, a specific case of

2. governor generalnoun

   An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

3. governor generalnoun

   An official in a similar position in other countries.

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1. Governor General

   Governor-general (plural governors-general), or governor general (plural governors general), is the title of an office-holder. In the context of governors-general and former British colonies, governors-general are appointed as viceroy to represent the monarch of a personal union in any sovereign state over which the monarch does not normally reign in person. Governors-general have also previously been appointed in respect of major colonial states or other territories held by either a monarchy or republic, such as Japan in Korea and France in Indochina.

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1. governor general

   A Governor General is the representative of the monarch (King or Queen) in a country that is part of a constitutional monarchy and is typically appointed by the monarch on the advice of the country's Prime Minister. The Governor General usually performs ceremonial duties, but also has the power to carry out constitutional roles such as granting the royal assent to laws, and in some cases, dissolving parliament. The role varies from country to country, but they generally act as a link between the monarchy and the government of the respective country.

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1. Governor general

   a governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India

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How to pronounce governor general?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of governor general in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of governor general in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of governor general in a Sentence

1. Gough Whitlam, Prime Minister of Australia, in a speech in 1975.:

   Well may we say God save the Queen, because nothing will save the Governor-General.

2. Julie Payette:

   I have come to the conclusion that a new Governor General should be appointed. Canadians deserve stability in these uncertain times.

3. Jacinda Ardern:

   I would prioritize of course, alongside the governor-general, doing our duty in representing New Zealand and to pass on the condolences of our whole nation, i do expect there will be a number of leaders looking to pay respects and tribute to the Queen.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=governor general
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Governor_General
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_General
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governor general