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单词 governorships
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governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship How to pronounce governorship (audio)
 also  ˈgə-vər-nər-
1
: the office of governor
2
: the period of incumbency of a governor

Example Sentences

a candidate for the governorship The state has done well during her governorship.
Recent Examples on the Web The Pennsylvania and Wisconsin races could decide which party controls the Senate next year, while the winner of each governorship may influence results in 2024's presidential election. CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 The Pennsylvania and Wisconsin races could decide which party controls the Senate next year, while the winner of each governorship may influence results in 2024's presidential election. Will Weissert, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The Pennsylvania and Wisconsin races could decide which party controls the Senate next year, while the winner of each governorship may influence results in 2024′s presidential election. Will Weissert, ajc, 5 Sep. 2022 Zeldin is looking to wrest the governorship from incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the $25,000-per-person event was expected to be a big fundraiser. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 This isn’t the same political climate as last November, when a voter swing of 12 points from 2020 helped the GOP take the governorship in Virginia and come close in New Jersey. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Palin has a devoted following but is also resented by many longtime Alaskans who recall her decision to resign the governorship and become a reality television star. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2022 Kleefisch, 47, is seeking the governorship after serving eight years as lieutenant governor in the administration of former Republican Gov. Scott Walker. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 Political forecasters like The Cook Political Report rank the race for governor just one of four toss-ups across the nation this year, meaning the governorship is in reach for either a Republican or Democrat. Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

governorship

noun

gov·​er·​nor·​ship ˈgə-vər-nər-ˌship How to pronounce governorship (audio)
ˈgə-və-nər-
1
: the office or position of governor
2
: the term of office of a governor

governorships

noun

plural of governorship
1
as in hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hands
  • controls
  • managements
  • wards
  • guardianships
  • supervisions
  • superintendences
  • custodianships
  • custodies
  • trusts
  • care
2
as in chairmanships

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chairmanships
  • presidencies
  • deanships
  • kingships
  • superintendencies
  • premierships
  • dictatorships
  • generalships
  • masterships
  • jurisdictions
  • directorships
  • chieftainships
  • dominions
  • presidentships
  • captainships
  • masteries
  • sovereignties
  • seats
  • vanguards
  • forefronts
  • leads
  • dominances
  • upper hands
  • thrones
  • eminences
  • reins
  • pedestals
  • heights
  • sways
  • commanderships
  • chairs
  • sovranties
  • tops
  • helms
  • pinnacles
  • headships
  • heads
  • driver's seats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ranks
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