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

Months after an unsuccessful run in the gubernatorial primary, Katie Porter is stepping into a new role. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Here's more from Iowa's Senate, House and gubernatorial candidates. — Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

As of August, the Uihleins have donated $9 million to Republican gubernatorial candidate Congressman Tom Tiffany who is running against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democrat. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Cha-ching Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson speaks during his rally at The Bibb Mill Event Center in Columbus last month. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 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

• categorial
• curatorial
• dictatorial
• directorial
• editorial
• equatorial
• immemorial
• infusorial
• janitorial
• professorial
• reportorial
• senatorial

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