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

Steyer has staked his gubernatorial campaign on closing corporate tax loopholes and decrying the rich. —Eliyahu Kamisher, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2026

In true 2026 fashion, as some drop out, others emerge as potential gubernatorial candidates. —Dan Walters, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026

Klobuchar is reportedly preparing to make an official announcement about her entry in the gubernatorial race in the coming days. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026

The history of gubernatorial candidates and winners in Wisconsin is replete with mayors, merchants, lawyers, lumbermen, publishers, educators, industrialists, secretaries of state, attorneys general and lieutenant governors. —Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026

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