governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship How to pronounce governorship (audio)
also ˈgə-vər-nər-
Synonyms of governorshipnext
1
: the office of governor
2
: the period of incumbency of a governor

Examples of governorship in a Sentence

a candidate for the governorship The state has done well during her governorship.
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Jeanie, meanwhile, clearly has no intention of selling her shares before the rest of her governorship is up. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 National Republicans have identified Kansas as one of the best targets to flip a governorship from blue to red in 2026. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 In the Sunshine State, Republicans are heavily favored to retain the governorship and many statewide offices in the upcoming midterm election, making the GOP nominee the likely favorite come November. — Ethan Hicks, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin’s governorship, toppling his Democratic socialist opponent, Francesca Hong, who had surged in the polls leading up to Tuesday. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for governorship

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of governorship was in 1658

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“Governorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governorship. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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