noun
electorate
ih-LEHK-tuh-ruht
noun
1
The body of people in a country or district who are entitled to vote.
"The electorate will decide the outcome in November."
"Politicians must listen to the concerns of the electorate."
How to Use Electorate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAll the people eligible to vote in a given election.
Common pairings
the electorate
appeal to the electorate
Word Forms
electorates plural
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Etymology
From elector plus the suffix -ate, denoting a rank or office.