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governorship

American

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

noun

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

governorship British

/ ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪp /

noun

the office, jurisdiction, or term of a governor

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

subgovernorship

noun

Etymology

Origin of governorship

First recorded in 1635–45; governor + -ship

Example Sentences

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A small group of families backed Newsom’s rise through City Hall to the governorship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Powell’s governorship lasts through January 2028, and he could choose to stick around if he felt it would help preserve the Fed’s independence, Gardner noted.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

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 • Jan. 5, 2026

"I am sorry you left the governorship so soon," the Duke said.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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