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

With donors largely writing off Florida that year, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist spent about $31 million. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025

In New Jersey's gubernatorial primary, Jack Ciattarelli's embrace of Trump sealed his landslide in the state's GOP primary. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton snagged an endorsement from Jeff Reisig, the district attorney of Yolo County and a leader behind last year’s Prop 36. —Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025

Democrats will also be watching turnout in their party’s crowded lieutenant gubernatorial primary and competitive attorney general primary. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 June 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