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governor
The elected head of government of a state or province, especially in federal systems such as the USA, Austria, or Australia.
Der Gouverneur von Texas hat ein neues Gesetz unterzeichnet.
The governor of Texas signed a new law.
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The highest administrative official who governs a colony, dependent territory, or province on behalf of a monarch or central government.
Im 19. Jahrhundert wurde die Kolonie von einem britischen Gouverneur verwaltet.
In the 19th century, the colony was administered by a British governor.
To say which state or province a governor leads, the preposition 'von' (of/from) is almost always used. The structure is: 'der Gouverneur von [Name des Staates]' (the governor of [name of the state]).
Der Gouverneur von Kalifornien hält eine Rede.
The governor of California is giving a speech.
This meaning is used mainly in the context of modern politics for elected heads of government of states or provinces, for example in the USA, Austria, or Australia.
Die Gouverneure der US-Bundesstaaten trafen sich zu einer Konferenz.
The governors of the U.S. states met for a conference.
In a historical context, 'Gouverneur' (governor) refers to an administrator who governed a colony or dependent territory. Words like 'Kolonie' (colony), 'britisch' (British), or '18. Jahrhundert' (18th century) point to this meaning.
Der britische Gouverneur regierte die Insel mit strenger Hand.
The British governor ruled the island with a firm hand.
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Gouverneur and Statthalter both refer to someone who governs a distant or dependent territory. Gouverneur primarily denotes the highest administrative leader, while Statthalter additionally emphasizes that the person acts as a ruler’s representative. Use Gouverneur for the leadership function, and Statthalter especially in historical or monarchical contexts.
Der Gouverneur leitete die Provinz im Namen der Zentralregierung und entschied über ihre Verwaltung.
The governor governed the province on behalf of the central government and made decisions about its administration.
Der Statthalter leitete die Provinz als Stellvertreter des Königs und berichtete ihm regelmäßig.
The governor governed the province as the king’s representative and reported to him regularly.
