Historical or colonial title for a high-ranking official governing a territory on behalf of a sovereign. In modern contexts, may refer to the Governor-General of Commonwealth realms.
The Viceroy of India once governed as the representative of the British monarch.
The Governor-General of Canada performs a ceremonial role as the monarch's representative.
He was appointed Governor-General of India.
A new governor-general was appointed by the king.
She served as governor-general for five years.