ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Election

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Election is a noun meaning A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

Meaning

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

More Meanings

  1. The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
  2. An option that is selected.
  3. (theology) In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.
  4. (archaic) Any conscious choice.
  5. (obsolete) Those who are elected.

Example Sentences

W-4 election
The parliamentary election(s) will be held in March.
How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?
To use men with much difference and election is good.

Word Forms

Synonyms for election

Depending on context, synonyms include chosenness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include by-election, ballot, electoral, polls, balloting, vote.

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