governor, govern, proconsul, government

Definition:

A "governor" is a person who rules over a state, region, or territory. The word "govern" means to guide, lead, or manage people.

The term "proconsul" was a more specific title for a governor who ruled over a Roman province.
In Bible times, governors were appointed by a king or emperor and were under his authority.
A "government" is made up of all the rulers who govern a certain country or empire. These rulers make laws that guide the behavior of their citizens so that there is peace, safety, and prosperity for all the people of that nation.

The word "governor" can also be translated as "ruler" or "overseer" or "regional leader" or "one who rules over a small territory."
Depending on the context, the term "govern" could also be translated as, "rule over" or "lead" or "manage" or supervise."
The term "governor" should be translated differently than the terms for king or emperor, since a governor was a less powerful ruler who was under their authority.
Teh term "proconsul" could also be translated as, "Roman governor" or "Roman provincial ruler."