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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Others remembered LePage’s governorship in a positive light and planned to vote for him this fall. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026 Iowa Republicans hold the governorship, majorities in the statehouse and represent the state's entire congressional delegation. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Moreover, midterm voters determine about two-thirds of the nation's governorships. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 Latinos also helped Democrats pick up governorships in Virginia and New Jersey in 2025 — with two-thirds of their votes going for Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, respectively. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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