electoral

CEFRC1

/ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to elections or voting.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, or relating to elections.

Examples

  • It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral mandate.

  • Garfield won 214 electoral votes.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌiː.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/
  • /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Relating to or composed of electors.

More examples

In context

  • Jefferson received 162 electoral votes.

Synonyms

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The blank college formally meets to confirm the winner of the presidential race.

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Origin

adjective

From elector + -al.