gubernatorial
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does gubernatorial mean? Gubernatorial is an adjective used to refer to things related to a state governor in the United States.The word governor can mean different things in different places, but gubernatorial is primarily used in the U.S., where a governor is the executive head of a state. Gubernatorial is the adjective form of governor in the same way that presidential is the adjective form of president. And it’s used in all the same ways, especially in phrases like gubernatorial duties, gubernatorial debate, and gubernatorial race.Example: It might not be as exciting as the presidential debate, but it’s still important to watch the gubernatorial debate.
Etymology
Origin of gubernatorial
1725–35, < Latin gubernātōr- (stem of gubernātor ) steersman, governor + -ial
Example Sentences
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During that first gubernatorial campaign, when he was still mayor of San Francisco, he once gave a seven-hour State of the City address.
From Los Angeles Times
In November, Democrats won decisive gubernatorial victories in Virginia and in New Jersey.
From Salon
For more than two decades, gubernatorial elections in California have been dominated by prominent personalities on both sides of the aisle, such as Newsom and former Govs.
From Los Angeles Times
But in California, Porter has pressed on and remains in the top tier of the crowded gubernatorial field.
From Los Angeles Times
In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill secured her gubernatorial win after championing the Child Care for Every Community Act, which caps family costs and raises wages for care workers.
From Salon
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