Elected: meaning, definitions and examples

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elected

 

[ ษชหˆlษ›ktษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

To elect means to choose someone for a position or office through a vote. It is a fundamental process in democratic systems, allowing citizens to have a say in their governance. The term can apply to various levels of positions, from local officials to national leaders. Once elected, individuals hold their positions for a designated term, during which they are expected to represent the interests of their constituents.

Synonyms

appoint, choose, select, vote for

Examples of usage

  • She was elected mayor after a close race.
  • Voters will elect new representatives next month.
  • He was elected to the board unanimously.

Translations

Translations of the word "elected" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eleito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคจเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewรคhlt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpilih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybrany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ธใฐใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elegido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seรงilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํƒ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุชุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvolenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvolenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝ“้€‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvoljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะนะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seรงkilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elegido

Etymology

The word 'elected' derives from the Latin word 'eligere', which means 'to choose' or 'to select'. This Latin term comprises the prefix 'e-' meaning 'out of', and 'ligere', meaning 'to bind' or 'to choose'. The transition from Latin to Middle English saw the emergence of 'electen', which eventually evolved into 'elect' in modern English. The concept of electing representatives or leaders has deep roots in ancient democracies, particularly in Greek city-states where citizens had the opportunity to vote on various matters. Throughout history, the process of elections has transformed significantly, influenced by political movements and the expansion of suffrage, leading to the contemporary democratic systems we recognize today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,506, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.