Early 16th century. From classical Latin gubernātor helmsman, pilot, person who directs or controls, ruler, governor from gubernāt-, past participial stem of gubernāre + -or.
Definition of gubernator in US English:
gubernator
nounˈɡuːbəneɪtə
A ruler, a governor.
Origin
Early 16th century. From classical Latin gubernātor helmsman, pilot, person who directs or controls, ruler, governor from gubernāt-, past participial stem of gubernāre + -or.