PoliticsAugust 17, 2026
gubernatorial
goo-bur-nuh-TOR-ee-ul
Definition
Relating to the office or functions of a state governor.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'gubernator,' meaning 'governor' or 'pilot of a ship,' which itself comes from the Greek word 'kubernetes,' meaning steersman.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe the upcoming Florida governor's race, noting that voters will decide which Republican and Democrat candidates move forward in the gubernatorial election.
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Read the full article ↗The News-Press