Definition

1. Noun:
   • Governor: The primary meaning refers to the elected or appointed executive head of a state within a federal country, such as in the United States or Australia.
   • Governor (historical): In a historical context, specifically for Vietnam, it refers to the French official who was the head of the colonial administration in Cochinchina (Nam Kỳ) during the French colonial period.
   • Governor (financial): In a specialized financial context, it refers to the person who heads a central or national bank, responsible for its management and policy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thống đốc bang California vừa ký một đạo luật mới. (The Governor of California just signed a new law.)
  • Dinh Thống đốc Nam Kỳ là một công trình kiến trúc thời Pháp thuộc. (The Palace of the Governor of Cochinchina is an architectural work from the French colonial period.)
  • Thống đốc Ngân hàng Nhà nước sẽ có bài phát biểu quan trọng. (The Governor of the State Bank will deliver an important speech.)

Advanced Usage

• The title is often part of an official compound title.
  • Thống đốc Ngân hàng Trung ương châu Âu (Governor of the European Central Bank).

Variants and Related Words

• Phó Thống đốc (n): Deputy Governor.
  • Phó Thống đốc phụ trách các vấn đề kỹ thuật. (The Deputy Governor is in charge of technical matters.)

Synonyms

• Governor: The direct and most common equivalent for all main meanings (political, historical, financial).
• Chief Executive: Can be used for the political role of a state governor, emphasizing their administrative head function.

Related Terms (Not Direct Synonyms)

• Thủ hiến (n): Premier or Chief Minister of a province (in some contexts like Vietnam or Taiwan), a distinct role from a federal state governor.
• Tổng Giám đốc (n): Director-General or General Director, typically used for the head of a corporation or non-governmental institution, not a political or central bank office.

noun

1. governor