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Pructus Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

not 'a governor'.

In Austria a far-rightist, Jörg Haider, grabs headlines by proposing that no mosques or minarets should be built in the province of Carinthia, where he is governor.

http://economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9724266

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Here, 'governor' is used without 'a', not 'a governor'.

Is it to be considered as a mistake, or correct?
  

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You can say "the governor" or omit the article when it's used as a title. I declare you King of the World! No article necessary.

— BarbaraPA

  • You can say "the governor" or omit the article when it's used as a title.
  • I declare you King of the World!
  • No article necessary.
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You can say "the governor" or omit the article when it's used as a title.

I declare you King of the World! No article necessary.
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Thanks Guru!

About, Being the title...........

Could you give us something substantial reason that you feel on this matter, beyond "being the title"?

On this matter, I would hope that you could give your own feelings beyond the grammar books teachings....

I guess there should be someting substantial other than "being the title" that encompasses all the other re
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It is because it is his job title.

A governor would show that there is more than one governor, which is incorrect.

'the governor' is possible in this context, but not necessary.
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I understand.... Thanks Guru!

The encompassing reason is that 'a governor' could mean there are multiple governors, not only because it is his title......
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