ETYM Old Eng. governor, governour, Old Fren. governeor, French gouverneur, from Latin gubernator steersman, ruler, governor. Related to Govern.
1. A control device that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel); SYN. regulator.
2. The head of a state government.

ETYM Latin gubernator governor. Related to Gabernate.
Pertaining to governor or government.

ETYM Latin, from pro for + consul consul.
1. A provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
2. An anthropoid ape of the genus Proconsul.
3. An official in a modern colony who has considerable administrative power.
Prehistoric ape skull found on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria (Nyanza), E Africa, by Mary Leakey. It is believed to be 20 million years old.
Roman consul (chief magistrate) who went on to govern a province when his term as consul ended. + prikaži više

An actor able to replace a regular performer when required; SYN. standby.

Someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy.
Acting in place of another; having delegated authority
Person representing a ruler or God.