Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > G Synonyms of governor Find synonyms for: Noun 1. governor, politician usage: the head of a state government 2. governor, regulator, control, controller usage: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of governor (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: spelunk Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language