noun

governorship

governorship

He is running for the governorship.

He is running for the governorship.

((the governorship)) the office of a governor He won the governorship in the election.

Synonyms: leadership, presidency, mayorship

From 'govern' + '-or' (agent noun) + '-ship' (condition, office). Literally, the office of one who governs.

Think of a 'ship' (as in a position or state, like friendship) that is captained by a 'governor'.

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