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

Yourex was charged with mailing in ballots for the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election and the 2022 primary election, according to the district attorney’s office. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Jane Fonda narrates a new spot for Tom Steyer‘s California gubernatorial bid, focusing on his climate record as well as a fleeting reference to Eric Swalwell. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026

His donors include former Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen, 2006 Democratic California gubernatorial nominee Phil Angelides and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

California's top candidates for the gubernatorial election will face off on Tuesday, April 28, in the CBS California Governor's Debate. —CBS News, 21 Apr. 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