gubernatorial
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adjective
gu·ber·na·to·ri·al
\ˌgü-bə(r)-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, ˌgyü-, ˌgu̇-\
Simple Definition of gubernatorial
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: of or relating to the governor of a U.S. state or to the position of governor
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of gubernatorial
: of or relating to a governor
Origin and Etymology of gubernatorial
Latin gubernator governor, steersman, from gubernare to govern — more at govern
First Known Use: 1734
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GUBERNATORIAL Defined for Kids
gubernatorial
play
adjective
gu·ber·na·to·ri·al
\ˌgü-bər-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, ˌgyü-\
Definition of gubernatorial for Students
: relating to a governor
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