Reelect: meaning, definitions and examples
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reelect
[ˌriːɪˈlɛkt ]
Definition
political context
To reelect means to elect someone again to a position, typically in government or a similar role. This term is often used in the context of elections where an incumbent is seeking to retain their position for another term.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The senator was reelected for a third term.
- Voters chose to reelect the mayor for another year.
- The council members will reelect their president next month.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The prefix 're-' means 'again', while 'elect' comes from Latin 'electus', meaning 'chosen'.
- The term started being commonly used in political contexts in the 20th century, particularly in electoral systems.
Political Science
- Incumbents often have an advantage in elections due to name recognition and established support.
- Voter turnout plays a critical role in the chance of reelecting a candidate; higher turnout often favors incumbents.
- Reelection rates vary significantly across different political systems and countries.
History
- In the United States, Presidents can serve a maximum of two terms, influencing how often they are reelected.
- Some historical figures were famous for being reelected multiple times, like Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served four terms.
Psychology
- Voters often show bias towards familiar candidates; this is known as the familiarity effect.
- Studies suggest that positive media portrayal can significantly influence public perception, affecting reelection chances.
Translations
Translations of the word "reelect" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reeleger
🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्वाचन करना
🇩🇪 wiederwählen
🇮🇩 memilih kembali
🇺🇦 переобрати
🇵🇱 ponownie wybierać
🇯🇵 再選する
🇫🇷 réélire
🇪🇸 reelegir
🇹🇷 yeniden seçmek
🇰🇷 재선하다
🇸🇦 إعادة انتخاب
🇨🇿 znovu zvolit
🇸🇰 znovu zvoliť
🇨🇳 重新选举
🇸🇮 ponovno izbrati
🇮🇸 endurtaka
🇰🇿 қайта сайлау
🇬🇪 მორიგე არჩევნები
🇦🇿 yenidən seçmək
🇲🇽 reelegir