1. governor general - Noun
3. Governor general - Proper noun
A governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India.
Source: Webster's dictionarygovernor-general
According to his own testimony, White's reason was the dismissal of the elected government of Gough Whitlam by the Governor-General Sir John Kerr in November 1975. Source: Internet
Addressing his district governors in the General Government on 16 December 1941, Governor-General Hans Frank said, "But what will happen to the Jews? Source: Internet
A governor-general may be recalled or dismissed by the monarch before their term is complete. Source: Internet
Alexander proved to be enthusiastic about the Canadian wilderness and was a popular governor general with Canadians. Source: Internet
All communication between the Australian colonies and the British Government was meant to go through the Governor-General, and the other colonies had Lieutenant-Governors. Source: Internet
Appointment Tim Healy First Governor-General of the Irish Free State Until the 1920s, the Governors General were British, and appointed on the advice of the British Government. Source: Internet