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
- The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
- An option that is selected.
- (theology) In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.
- (archaic) Any conscious choice.
- (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
- elections
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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