# governorship

/ˈɡəvɝnɝˌʃɪp/ (US) · /ɡˈʌvənəʃˌɪp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/governorship
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the position of being a governor, or the time you spend in that role. It can also mean the power or authority a governor has.

For teachers: the office, tenure, or authority of a governor. Refers to both the position itself and the period during which a person holds it.

## Examples

- She is seeking the governorship of the state.
- The candidate spent months campaigning across the state to secure the governorship before the election.
- The transition of the governorship requires a careful hand to ensure that the new administration maintains the stability established by its predecessor.

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