electorate

[ih-lek-ter-it]

noun

1. the body of persons entitled to vote in an election.

2. the dignity or territory of an Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

electorate

/ ɪˈlɛktərɪt /

noun

1. the body of all qualified voters

2. the rank, position, or territory of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire

3. the area represented by a Member of Parliament

4. the voters in a constituency

Word History and Origins

Origin of electorate¹

First recorded in 1665–75; elector + -ate ³

Example Sentences

The decision freed GOP lawmakers to toss out electoral maps that had produced an evenly split North Carolina congressional delegation in 2022, reflecting the state’s balanced electorate.

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Wilders had won 37 seats in November 2023, but this time the electorate were clearly put off by the realisation that he could not form another coalition.

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Observers say this is a minority view, represented by a small part of the Korean electorate.

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Schlozman said Mamdani is a compelling leader who understands that issues of affordability in New York are critical, but cautioned that the national electorate is probably not ready for his policies.

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The ability for America to adapt through legislation, and prioritize the changing needs of its electorate is the best chance for us to pursue that balance in American capitalism.

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Related Words

• constituency 
• voter