What's the most common title for the head of a national subdivision?

[Haffhart]

Most countries were once colonies, so "governor" seems likely, but some wouldn't want to be reminded of that and others never were colonies. And different governments and systems use different words to evoke different philosophies.

 

[King Fructose]

Supreme leader.

 

[Fetish Roulette]

Viceroy, maybe? It's been a while since there have been national subdivisions.

 

[Ufssz B. Ebwjt]

Canadian provinces and Australian states have "premiers". The non-England parts of the UK have "First Ministers".

 

[hooboy]

i was once a viceroy

now look at me

 

[SandyCat]

"Important person"

 

[Manul Otocolobus]

God-Emperor

 

[Gas Station Boner Pills]

Nigger