misgovernor

noun

mis·​gov·​er·​nor

(ˈ)mis+pronunciation at governor,

or -sk- instead of -sg-

: one who governs badly : an inept or corrupt ruler

a misgovernor who was forced to abdicate and leave the country

Word History

Etymology

mis- entry 1 + governor

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