No. 3,261 in Dutch
gouverneur
Governor.
In a sentence
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.
In this sentence, 'gouverneur' refers to the head official or governor of a province, denoting a leadership role in government.
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.
Here, 'gouverneur' is utilized to describe a governing authority in a historical context, specifically during colonial times.
De gouverneur gaf opdracht om een nieuwe brug over de rivier te bouwen.
The governor commissioned the construction of a new bridge over the river.
This usage of 'gouverneur' highlights the administrative and decision-making capabilities of the governor in present-day context.
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