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Reelecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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reelecting

 

[ riːɪˈlɛktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Reelecting refers to the act of voting again for a person or a group that has previously held a position, particularly in a political office. This term is often used in the context of elections where incumbents seek to maintain their positions in government or other authoritative roles.

Synonyms

reappointing, renominating, reselecting, returning

Examples of usage

  • The citizens are focused on reelecting their mayor.
  • Voter turnout is crucial for reelecting the sitting president.
  • The campaign is centered around reelecting members of Congress.
  • Local activists are working hard on reelecting the current city council.
  • Reelecting a governor often leads to continued policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "reelecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reeleger

🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्वाचन

🇩🇪 Wiederwahl

🇮🇩 memilih kembali

🇺🇦 перевибори

🇵🇱 ponowne wybory

🇯🇵 再選

🇫🇷 réelection

🇪🇸 reelección

🇹🇷 yeniden seçilme

🇰🇷 재선

🇸🇦 إعادة الانتخاب

🇨🇿 znovuzvolení

🇸🇰 opätovné voľby

🇨🇳 重新选举

🇸🇮 ponovna volitev

🇮🇸 endurráðningar

🇰🇿 қайта сайлау

🇬🇪 მחדש არჩევა

🇦🇿 təkrar seçki

🇲🇽 reelección

Etymology

The term 'reelecting' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'elect', coming from the Latin 'eligere', which means 'to choose' or 'to elect'. The combination indicates the action of choosing someone again for a position. The practice of reelecting officials has origins dating back to early democratic systems, where leaders would be periodically voted on by the populace. The concept reflects the balance of power in democratic societies, allowing citizens to decide whether they are satisfied with the performance of their elected officials or wish to replace them. Over time, the electoral processes have evolved, emphasizing accountability and the right of voters to influence leadership continuously.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,422, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.