governorship

American  

[guhv-er-ner-ship, -uh-ner-] / ˈgʌv ər nərˌʃɪp, -ə nər- /

noun

1. the duties, term in office, etc., of a governor.

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ˈgovernorship British  

/ ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the office, jurisdiction, or term of a governor

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Other Word Forms

• subgovernorship noun

Etymology

Origin of governorship

First recorded in 1635–45; governor + -ship

Example Sentences

Former New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the state’s governorship this month in part by pledging to deal with high electricity costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Likewise, she was unfamiliar with Indiana’s expansion of adoption access, a priority for abortion rights opponents like Pence, during his governorship.

From Seattle Times

Judges who are seen as pliable have gone on to receive cushy roles in Parliament, governorships, or appointments to government commissions.

From New York Times

It had been 40 years since Michigan Democrats last landed the "trifecta," meaning control of both houses in the state legislature as well as the governorship.

From Salon

The Lagos election was the highest profile among races for powerful governorships in 28 of Nigeria's 36 states, as well as for state assemblies across the country.

From Reuters