Nikolai Bobrikov served as governor-general of the Grand Duchy of Finland from 1898 until his untimely death in 1904.
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governor general — governor generalship, n. pl. governors general, governor generals. 1. a governor who is chief over subordinate or deputy governors. 2. governor (def. 3). Also, governor general. [1580 90] * * * … Universalium
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Governor-General — n someone who represents the King or Queen of Britain in other Commonwealth countries which are not ↑republics ▪ the Governor General of Australia … Dictionary of contemporary English
Governor-General — The recommended plural form is Governors General, although Governor Generals is also found … Modern English usage
Governor General — ► NOUN (pl. Governors General) ▪ the chief representative of the Crown in a Commonwealth country of which the British monarch is head of state … English terms dictionary
Governor-General — the representative of the Crown in Commonwealth countries. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 … Law dictionary
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