German word

Gouverneur

Pronunciation

IPA/guvɛʁˈnøːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine noungovernor

Example

Der Gouverneur des Bundesstaates traf den Minister.

The state governor met the minister.

Illustration for Gouverneur (governor)

More examples

Nach der schweren Überschwemmung koordinierte der Gouverneur die Hilfsmaßnahmen.

After the severe flooding, the governor coordinated the relief efforts.

Core concept

A senior regional official sits at the helm of a federal territory, directing its government and representing it beyond the territory.

Common phrases

  • amtierender Gouverneur

    incumbent governor

  • das Amt des Gouverneurs

    the office of the governor

  • zum Gouverneur gewählt

    elected governor

Similar words

Ministerpräsident: The head of a federal state government who leads its administration and represents the state.
Präsident: A leading figure who represents a country or organization and makes major decisions.
Bürgermeister: The local government leader responsible for a town or city and its public services.
Statthalter: A former territorial administrator with governing and representative authority in a colony or domain.

Definition in German

Ein hoher Amtsträger, der die Exekutive eines Bundesstaates oder einer ähnlichen Region leitet und diese nach außen vertritt.

Word origin

German Gouverneur comes through French gouverneur from Latin gubernator, a derivative of gubernare, 'to steer' or 'to govern'.

Usage tips

  • In Germany, Ministerpräsident is the usual title for the head of a federal state, while Gouverneur commonly refers to foreign or historical offices.

Related words

  • Vizegouverneurlieutenant governornoun
  • Gouverneurswahlgubernatorial electionnoun
  • Gouverneurinfemale governornoun

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