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gubernator 

A ruler or governor. From the Latin gubernatus.
Also, the helmsman or pilot of a boat.

This is a word from Roman times and was NOT coined for Schwarzenegger.
An example appears in a 19th century poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes, "Contentment" -

I'm very sure I should not care
To fill our Gubernator's chair.
gubernator by Baron Van Valin December 6, 2012

gubernatorial

Of, or referring to a governor. This word is exceptionally weird, because it should be governorial or something. Like, when we elect a President, it's called a Presidential election, NOT a Presibentorial election.
"It's funny the way Arnold Schwartzneggar pronounces gubernatorial."
gubernatorial by star8706 September 19, 2003
A person with the name Gabriel or Gabrielle..but way cooler and a possible superhero
My name is Gabe but you can call me...The Gabinator
Gabinator by 0000000001 March 18, 2008

gubernatorial

Adj. relating to a governor, esp. of one of the 50 United States.
The California Gubernatorial Recall Election is getting CRAZY out of hand.
gubernatorial by Monique September 19, 2003

gubernator 

The term that was actually coined *FIRST* to describe Arnold Schwarzenegger, more etymologically accurate than the bastardized "governator"..."gubernator" can be faux-extrapolated as a root of "gubernatorial." Arianna Huffington uses it, and I'm with her.
The Gubernator moved into his new Sacramento mansion today with five alsatians, his wife and a cubic ton of chicken feathers. He told the state legislature to "check back in a week."
gubernator by Anonymous October 17, 2003

gubernatorial

having to do with the government position of governor.
The 2004 gubernatorial race was going to be close.
gubernatorial by Autolycos September 17, 2003