military governor

noun

1. the military officer in command of a military government.

Word History and Origins

Origin of military governor¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

The bulk of the military force - nearly 10,000 troops - will be deployed in the Paris region, where most Olympic events will be concentrated, said Gen. Christophe Abad, the military governor of Paris who serves as military adviser to the French capital’s police chief.

From Washington Times

The bulk of the military force — nearly 10,000 troops — will be deployed in the Paris region, where most Olympic events will be concentrated, said Gen. Christophe Abad, the military governor of Paris who serves as military adviser to the French capital’s police chief.

From Seattle Times

Le Ray, who was Paris's military governor at the time of the 2015 Paris attacks, said the private security market was "tense", with an estimated shortage of 20,000 agents nationwide, but insisted the recruitment process through tenders was "on time".

From Reuters

Egypt held the Gaza Strip for two decades under a military governor, letting Palestinians work and study in Egypt.

From Reuters

Egypt held the Gaza Strip for two decades under a military governor, allowing Palestinians to work and study in Egypt.

From Reuters