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electorate

 

[ ɪˈlɛktərət ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

politics

The electorate refers to all the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.

Synonyms

citizenry, constituents, voters

Examples of usage

  • The government needs to address the concerns of the electorate.
  • The candidate promised to represent the interests of the electorate.
  • The electorate plays a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the election.

Translations

Translations of the word "electorate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eleitorado

🇮🇳 निर्वाचक मंडल

🇩🇪 Wählerschaft

🇮🇩 pemilih

🇺🇦 електорат

🇵🇱 elektorat

🇯🇵 有権者

🇫🇷 électorat

🇪🇸 electorado

🇹🇷 seçmen

🇰🇷 유권자

🇸🇦 الناخبون

🇨🇿 elektorát

🇸🇰 voličstvo

🇨🇳 选民

🇸🇮 volilno telo

🇮🇸 kjósendur

🇰🇿 сайлаушылар

🇬🇪 ამომრჩევლები

🇦🇿 seçicilər

🇲🇽 electorado

Etymology

The word 'electorate' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin 'elector', meaning 'chooser'. The concept of the electorate has evolved over time, reflecting the development of democratic systems and the expansion of voting rights. Today, the electorate plays a fundamental role in determining the direction of a country through the democratic process.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,987, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.