gubernative

adjective

gu·​ber·​na·​tive

-nət-

: concerned with or devoted to government or governing

gubernatively

-tə̇vlē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French gubernatif, from Late Latin gubernativus governing, from Latin gubernatus (past participle) + -ivus -ive

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