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

As we gear up for the mega-election here in Michigan — the governorship, the secretary of state, every statehouse seat, an open U.S.

From Salon

It added two more governorships for a total of 31 states.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

California’s political landscape has been consistently inhospitable to wealthy candidates over the past five decades, with every fabulously rich political newcomer failing to win either the governorship or a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The sources both say discussions revolve around a potential bid at the governorship of Tennessee, where Hegseth lives.

From Salon