governorship

[guhv-er-ner-ship, -uh-ner-]

noun

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

ˈgovernorship

/ ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪp /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• subgovernorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of governorship¹

First recorded in 1635–45; governor + -ship

Example Sentences

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

Of course, Newsom may not care, since at this twilight point of his governorship it’s all about his White House hopes and desire to pander to the Democrats’ aggrieved political base.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

Cooper previously teased the idea of a Senate run at the end of his governorship.

From Salon

Politico, to be fair, ran a helpful feature of Cuomo critics who had previously called for his resignation from the governorship but nonetheless went on to endorse his run for mayor.

From Salon