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governatore

governor

noun goh-vehr-nah-TOH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'gubernare' (to steer)

Usage Note

Governatore denotes a governor of a region, state, or central bank (il governatore della Banca d'Italia). The feminine is governatrice, though the title is often left masculine for women officials.

Examples

"Il governatore ha firmato la legge."

Natural Translation

The governor signed the law.

Literal Translation

The governor has signed the law.

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