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gubernatorial

Pronunciation: /ˌg(j)uːbənəˈtɔːrɪəl/
Definition of gubernatorial

adjective

  • relating to a governor, particularly that of a state in the US:a gubernatorial election

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin gubernator 'governor' (from gubernare 'steer, govern', from Greek kubernan 'to steer') + -ial

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Definition of gubernatorial in the US English dictionary

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