noun
Uncommon
reelection
Reelection (noun) means being elected again to a position someone already holds. Example: “The mayor is running for reelection next year.”
noun
1
Being elected again to a position someone already holds.
"The mayor is running for reelection next year."
"Her reelection was seen as a vote of confidence from the public."
How to use reelection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting voted back into the same job or office you already hold.
Common pairings
seek reelection
run for reelection
win reelection
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Word forms
- Plural
- reelections
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The mayor is running for _____ next year.
Etymology
Simply re- ("again") plus election.
Rhymes for reelection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reelection” mean?
The word “reelection” means being elected again to a position someone already holds. In plain terms, getting voted back into the same job or office you already hold.
How do you use “reelection” in a sentence?
Here is “reelection” used in a sentence: “The mayor is running for reelection next year.”
What part of speech is “reelection”?
“Reelection” is a noun.
Is “reelection” a common word?
“Reelection” is an uncommon word in modern English.
