electoral

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ UK /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

adj
Relating to elections or voting.

The party's electoral success surprised most political analysts.
2

adj
Relating to the electors who choose representatives.

In the United States, the president is chosen by the electoral college.

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Synonyms

electorial

Word family

Derived forms electoralismelectoralistelectorallynonelectoralpostelectoral

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Phrases (1)

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electoral college
the group of electors that formally chooses the United States president and vice president

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From elector + -al.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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