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Definition of sub-governor in English:

sub-governor

noun

  • An official immediately below a governor in rank.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Vicars (1580–1652), chronicler and poet. From sub- + governor.

Pronunciation

sub-governor

/ˈsʌbˌɡʌvənə//ˈsʌbˌɡʌv(ə)nə/