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   Gov·er·nor·ship

   /ˈɡəv(ə)nərˌSHip/

   

   noun

   • 1. the office or position of being the elected executive head of a state of the US: "his campaign for the governorship of California"
   • ▪ the office or position of being governor of a town, region, or public institution: "the governorship of the bank"
   • ▪ the office or position of being the representative of the British Crown in a colony or in a Commonwealth state that regards the monarch as head of state: "the governorship of Bermuda was traditionally one of the most prestigious posts"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGOVERNORSHIP definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Meaning of governorship in English. governorship. noun [ U ] us/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nɚ.ʃɪp/uk/ˈɡʌv.ən.ə.ʃɪp/. Add to word listAdd to word list. the period of time that someone is a governor: His governorship was marked by fairness and prosperity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › governorshipGovernorship - definition of governorship by The Free Dictionary

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   Governorship - definition of governorship by The Free Dictionary. governorship. Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Financial, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. gubernatorial. gov·er·nor·ship. (gŭv′ər-nər-shĭp′) n. The office, term, or jurisdiction of a governor. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › governorGovernor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GOVERNOR is one that governs. How to use governor in a sentence. one that governs: such as; one that exercises authority especially over an area or group…

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOVERNORSHIP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · countable noun. The governorship of a particular country or state is the position of being its governor. Governorship is also used to refer to the period of time a particular person spends being the governor of a country or state. The governorship went to a Democrat.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › governorship_ngovernorship, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun governorship. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › governorshipGovernorship - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Apr 6, 2024 · Governorship - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com. governorship. Other forms: governorships. Definitions of governorship. noun. the office of governor. see more. Cite this entry. Style:

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › governorshipGovernorship Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of GOVERNORSHIP. 1. [noncount] : the job of a governor. a candidate for the governorship. 2. [count] : the period when a person is a governor. The state has done well during her governorship. GOVERNORSHIP meaning: 1 : the job of a governor; 2 : the period when a person is a governor.