ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Electoral

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Electoral is an adjective meaning Relating to or composed of electors.

Meaning

Relating to or composed of electors.

More Meanings

  1. Of, or relating to elections.

Example Sentences

Even in Austria, a largely uneventful democracy, the far right Freedom Party has achieved startling electoral success on the strength of its ability to play up people’s suspicions and anger that "everything is rigged" and that the system is weighted to discount the popular will.

Synonyms for electoral

Depending on context, synonyms include elected, elective.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include elected, elective, election, ballot, polls, balloting.

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