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electoral

ih-LEHK-tuh-ruhl

Electoral (adjective) means relating to elections or to the people who vote in them. Example: “The electoral process was closely monitored by international observers.”

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Relating to elections or to the people who vote in them.
"The electoral process was closely monitored by international observers."
"She studies electoral reform at the university."

How to Use Electoral

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In plain EnglishTo do with elections or voting.

Common pairings
electoral system electoral college electoral reform
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “electoral” mean?

The word “electoral” means relating to elections or to the people who vote in them. In plain terms, to do with elections or voting.

How do you pronounce “electoral”?

“Electoral” is pronounced ih-LEHK-tuh-ruhl (/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ in IPA).

How do you use “electoral” in a sentence?

Here is “electoral” used in a sentence: “The electoral process was closely monitored by international observers.”

What is another word for “electoral”?

Words with a similar meaning to “electoral” include electorial.

What part of speech is “electoral”?

“Electoral” is an adjective.

Is “electoral” a common word?

“Electoral” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between electoral and electric?

Electoral relates to elections or to the people who vote in them, as in electoral system or electoral register. Electric relates to electricity and power, so despite the similar spelling the two words concern completely different subjects.

What is the difference between electoral and elective?

Electoral describes anything connected with elections and voting, such as an electoral district. Elective means something is chosen or optional, such as an elective course or elective surgery, so it centres on choice rather than the voting process.

What are common collocations with the word electoral?

Electoral frequently pairs with nouns to form set phrases such as "electoral college," "electoral roll," "electoral system," "electoral district," and "electoral reform." It almost always appears before a noun rather than standing alone.

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