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governorship

[ guhv-er-ner-ship, -uh-ner- ]

noun

  1. the duties, term in office, etc., of a governor.


ˈDZԴǰ󾱱

/ ˈɡʌəəˌʃɪ /

noun

  1. the office, jurisdiction, or term of a governor
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·DZİ·Դǰ·󾱱 noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of governorship1

First recorded in 1635–45; governor + -ship
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Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

He said he doesn’t have to crane his neck too hard to envision a viable GOP path to the governorship.

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Despite the Istanbul governorship declaring a ban on demonstrations and gatherings throughout the province, hundreds of thousands of people participated in the protests.

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But they want someone fully committed to the job and not treating the governorship as a stepping stone to the White House.

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Newsom's governorship of the Golden State began as an early referendum on Trump’s leadership.

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It’s a largely ceremonial position, but one that has served as a launching pad for the governorship.

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