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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governorship 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

Mr. López Hernández left the governorship early to serve as Mr. López Obrador’s security minister from 2021-23.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She later secured reelection in the competitive seat before securing the governorship last year, solidifying her reputation as an election winner focused on economic and national security concerns.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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

The blaze broke out at 09:05 local time on Saturday in Dilovasi, Kocaeli Province's governorship said.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Then he’d come back and work himself up to the governorship of his state.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith