Elector: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is often used in the specific context of the Electoral College in the United States, where electors formally vote for the President and Vice President.

• The elector cast their vote in accordance with the popular vote of their state.
• Each state appoints a certain number of electors based on its population.

This term is suitable for discussing someone who is participating in an election by casting a vote.

• Every voter must present valid identification.
• The voter turnout for the election was unexpectedly high.

Use this term when referring to someone who legally belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities within that country.

• As a citizen, you have the right to vote.
• Good citizens follow the law and participate in their communities.

This term applies to a person chosen or elected to represent a group of people, often in a conference or political convention.

• He was chosen as a delegate to the national convention.
• The delegates debated the new policy for hours.