electoral

/ˌiː.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/

UK: /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/

iː · LƐKTOɹ · əl (3 syllables)

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Definition

Relating to or composed of electors.

Etymology

From elector + -al.

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."
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