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

The ‘yes’ campaign is being run through Newsom’s ballot measure committee, which the governor jump-started with a $2 million transfer from his gubernatorial campaign account. —Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025

This became a significant campaign issue during the Republican gubernatorial primary race in 2024, where Braun competed against a former IEDC head, Brad Chambers. —Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025

Farmer has attended several Republican events, including both of the recent town halls hosted by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. —Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025

First, Donald asks his old pal Chubs to get rid of his mistress, Betty Jo; in exchange, Marty can head up Donald’s gubernatorial security detail. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 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