This is the 3261st most frequent Dutch word.
gouverneur
Governor.
In this sentence, 'gouverneur' refers to the head official or governor of a province, denoting a leadership role in government.
De gouverneur van de provincie woonde de opening van het nieuwe theater bij.
The governor of the province attended the opening of the new theater.
Here, 'gouverneur' is utilized to describe a governing authority in a historical context, specifically during colonial times.
Tijdens het koloniaal tijdperk had de gouverneur veel macht over de regio.
During the colonial era, the governor had a lot of power over the region.
This usage of 'gouverneur' highlights the administrative and decision-making capabilities of the governor in present-day context.