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Uncommongovernor general
The correct spelling is governor general.
How to pronounce governor general
/ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/
nounIPA: /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/
Say it like: Gov-ern-or -jen-era-l
The correct spelling is governor general. An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative. For example: "1922, Philippines Gobernador-General, Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands to the Secretary of War."
Usage Examples
“1922, Philippines Gobernador-General, Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands to the Secretary of War.”
Definition
noun
- 1.An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
- 2.An official in a similar position in other countries.
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