Gubernatorial

Pronunciation: /ˌɡuːbərˈnætəriəl/

Definitions of gubernatorial

adjective relating to a governor or the office of governor

Example Sentences

A1 The gubernatorial election is coming up soon.

A2 The gubernatorial candidate promised to lower taxes.

B1 The gubernatorial debate focused on healthcare and education.

B2 The gubernatorial race was closely contested until the end.

C1 The gubernatorial inauguration ceremony was attended by dignitaries from across the state.

C2 The gubernatorial candidate's platform included plans for economic growth and environmental protection.

Examples of gubernatorial in a Sentence

formal The gubernatorial candidate outlined his plans for improving education in the state.

informal Did you hear about the gubernatorial debate happening next week?

slang I can't believe the gubernatorial race is heating up already.

figurative The gubernatorial decision to veto the bill sent shockwaves through the political landscape.

Grammatical Forms of gubernatorial

• past tense: governed
• plural: gubernatorials
• comparative: more gubernatorial
• superlative: most gubernatorial
• present tense: governs
• future tense: will govern
• perfect tense: has governed
• continuous tense: is governing
• singular: gubernatorial
• positive degree: gubernatorial
• infinitive: to govern
• gerund: governing
• participle: governing

Origin and Evolution of gubernatorial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gubernatorial' originated from the Latin word 'gubernator' which means 'governor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gubernatorial' has come to specifically refer to the role or activities of a governor in a political context.