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

Jolly also holds the edge with independents on the topic of data centers, which has become a key issue in the gubernatorial race in the Sunshine State. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

The only two Democratic candidates in a crowded field came out on top of Alaska's gubernatorial primary. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Many of those are in southeast Fort Worth, which largely voted blue in the 2022 gubernatorial race and the 2024 presidential election. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

California was not host to that type of showdown this year, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, though progressive by national standards, was viewed by many left-leaning voters as a safer or more moderate primary choice. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 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