electorate
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for electorate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The body of people in a country or district who are entitled to vote.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use electorate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From elector plus the suffix -ate, denoting a rank or office.
Full origin of electorate →Frequently asked questions
What does “electorate” mean?
The word “electorate” means the body of people in a country or district who are entitled to vote. In plain terms, all the people eligible to vote in a given election.
How do you pronounce “electorate”?
“Electorate” is pronounced ih-LEHK-tuh-ruht (/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ in IPA).
How do you use “electorate” in a sentence?
Here is “electorate” used in a sentence: “The electorate will decide the outcome in November.”
What part of speech is “electorate”?
“Electorate” is a noun.
Is “electorate” a common word?
“Electorate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "electorate" and "constituency"?
The electorate refers to the entire body of people entitled to vote in a country or district, while a constituency is typically a specific geographic area whose voters elect a particular representative. "Electorate" is broader and can refer to a nation's voters as a whole or those within one constituency.
Does "electorate" refer to all citizens or only those eligible to vote?
"Electorate" refers only to people entitled to vote, not the entire population. Citizens who are not eligible to vote, such as minors, are not part of the electorate.
Is "electorate" treated as singular or plural in a sentence?
"Electorate" is grammatically singular and usually takes a singular verb, as in "the electorate is divided." However, because it refers to a group of people, it is sometimes treated as plural in British English, as in "the electorate are divided."