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 unlawful approach bill was introduced by Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican and gubernatorial candidate, a week after a second Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti, was gunned down by federal immigration officers. —Matthew Kelly april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

Dem gubernatorial candidate racked up eye-popping travel bill as AG while out of state. —FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026

The top two vote-getters in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, regardless of party, will move on to the November general election. —Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026

Despite the legal challenges and criticism from state officials, Bianco has maintained support among some voters and conservative media outlets, with polling showing the sheriff among top contenders in the gubernatorial race. —Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 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

• 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