gubernatorial

[goo-ber-nuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-, gyoo-]

adjective

1. of or relating to a state governor or the office of state governor.

gubernatorial

/ ˌɡjuːbənəˈtɔːrɪəl, ˌɡuː- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a governor

Word History and Origins

Origin of gubernatorial¹

1725–35, < Latin gubernātōr- (stem of gubernātor ) steersman, governor + -ial

Word History and Origins

Origin of gubernatorial¹

C18: from Latin gubernātor governor

Example Sentences

Even with the heavy focus on the redistricting ballot measure, gubernatorial candidates were also skittering around the convention, speaking to various caucuses, greeting delegates in the hallways and holding private meetings.

From Los Angeles Times

Caruso recently told my colleague Julia Wick he was “very seriously considering” both a gubernatorial run and a second try for Los Angeles mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

None of the Democrats currently announced as gubernatorial candidates, for instance, has held elected office before.

From Salon

Early polling showed Kounalakis in the top half of the gubernatorial field, but most voters also said they haven’t made a decision yet and don’t know the candidates.

From Los Angeles Times

He announced his gubernatorial run in November with a fusillade of television and digital ads.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• administrative 
• bureaucratic 
• legal 
• legislative 
• presidential 
• regulatory 
• supervisory 

When To Use

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.