elector
Americannoun
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a person who elects or may elect, especially a qualified voter.
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a member of the Electoral College of the U.S.
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(usually initial capital letter) one of the German princes entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
noun
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someone who is eligible to vote in the election of a government
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(often capital) a member of the US electoral college
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(often capital) (in the Holy Roman Empire) any of the German princes entitled to take part in the election of a new emperor
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Etymology
Origin of elector
1425–75; late Middle English electo ( u ) r < Late Latin ēlēctor chooser, equivalent to eleg-, variant stem of ēligere ( see elect) + -tor -tor
Vocabulary lists containing elector
U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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Example Sentences
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Shafer’s attorneys argued that his conduct “stems directly from his service as a Presidential Elector nominee.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
The items were part of a treasure trove collected in the 18th Century by Augustus the Strong, the Elector of Saxony.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
She was born in The Hague and spent most of her early life in exile until she married Ernest Augustus, who became Elector of Hanover in 1692.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2022
After seeing the destruction of the Thirty Years’ War, Frederick William, later known as the Great Elector, decided that having a strong army was the only way to ensure safety.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
I put Elector on my hip and quietly approach Bryce.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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