Definition

Noun: 1. A governor of high rank: A governor-general is a high-ranking official, typically representing a monarch in a Commonwealth realm or a large colonial territory. This person exercises supreme authority over a major administrative division, often a federation of states or a large, significant colony.

Usage

The title "Governor-General" is used as a formal title for the representative of a sovereign in a major territory or dominion. * The Governor-General gave royal assent to the new law. * The ceremony was presided over by the Governor-General. * The Governor-General serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical contexts to refer to the chief administrator of a large colonial possession, such as British India or French Indochina.
  • The Governor-General of India resided in the Viceroy's House in New Delhi.

Variants and Related Words

• Governor-Generalship (noun): The office, term, or jurisdiction of a Governor-General.
  • His Governor-Generalship was marked by significant constitutional reform.

Synonyms

• Viceroy
• Proconsul (in certain historical, often Roman or specific imperial, contexts)

Noun

1. a governor of high rank