A governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India.
Governor Generalname
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Alternative form of governor general.
governor generalnoun
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An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative. | An official in a similar position in other countries.
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