lieutenant governor

American  

noun

1. a state officer next in rank to a governor, who takes the governor's place in case of the latter's absence, disability, or death.

2. British. a deputy governor.

3. the executive officer of a Canadian province appointed by the governor general.

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lieutenant governor British  

noun

1. a deputy governor

2. (in the US) an elected official who acts as deputy to a state governor and succeeds him if he dies

3.  lieutenant-governor.  (in Canada) the representative of the Crown in a province: appointed by the federal government acting for the Crown

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Other Word Forms

• lieutenant governorship noun

Etymology

Origin of lieutenant governor

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

South: No, though he and I are in regular contact and have been since his days as lieutenant governor.

From Los Angeles Times

As lieutenant governor, Collins presided over the state Senate the way she presided over a classroom: standing up.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The United States was founded not having colonies,” said Josh Tenorio, a Democrat who is Guam’s lieutenant governor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The governor and lieutenant governor do not run on a joint ticket in the state.

From BBC

The office is a largely ceremonial post that has been a launchpad for the governor’s mansion in the past: Both Newsom and former Gov. Gray Davis previously served as lieutenant governor.

From Los Angeles Times