gubernatorial

adjective

gu·​ber·​na·​to·​ri·​al ˌgü-bər-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

ˌgyü-,

ˌgu̇-,

-bə-

: of or relating to a governor

the gubernatorial election

Examples of gubernatorial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In North Jersey, part of the New York City media market, Mamdani’s name recognition might actually eclipse all of the gubernatorial candidates, Cassino says. —Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025

This contest has arguably drawn equal, if not more, attention than the gubernatorial race in large part due to a texting scandal involving Jones. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025

Mikie Sherrill is favored to win New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial election, but a landslide victory appears unlikely, according to betting data. —Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

The Emerson poll also took the pulse of how people are feeling about next year’s gubernatorial race. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin gubernator governor, steersman, from gubernare to govern — more at govern

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gubernatorial

• ambassadorial
• combinatorial
• conspiratorial
• gladiatorial
• inquisitorial
• mediatorial
• multifactorial
• prosecutorial
• supratentorial
• arboreal
• armorial
• authorial

Kids Definition

gubernatorial

adjective

gu·​ber·​na·​to·​ri·​al ˌgüb-ə(r)-nə-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

ˌgyüb-,

-ˈtȯr-

: of or relating to a governor