gubernatorial
/ˌɡ(j)uː.bə.nəˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/
ɡ(j)uː · bə · NƏTƆː · ɹi · əl (5 syllables)
English
Adj
Ad
Definition
Of or pertaining to a governor or the office of governor.
Etymology
From Latin gubernātor (“governor”), from gubernō (“govern”), + -ial.
Example Sentences
- "The RNC entered June with about $72.4 million in cash reserves, nearly five times the $15 million stockpiled by the DNC, as the two parties gear up for gubernatorial races this fall and next year’s costly midterm elections for Congress."
Ad