governor general

== English == === Alternative forms === governor-general === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/, [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] === Noun === governor general (plural governors general) (Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative. (politics) An official in a similar position in other countries. ==== Synonyms ==== (abbreviation): GG, G-G, G.G., G.-G., G. G. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== governor lieutenant governor lord lieutenant viceroy