elected

American  

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /

adjective

1. chosen by vote, as for an office (appointed ).

   an elected official.

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noun

1. the elected. elect.

2. a politician, officer, or official who has been chosen by vote.

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Other Word Forms

• self-elected adjective
• unelected adjective

Etymology

Origin of elected

First recorded in 1550–60; elect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“For the largest grid in the nation to have the fewest avenues for customers and their elected representatives to be heard is unacceptable,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike presidential elections, statewide contests do not feature running mates; each candidate must be elected on their own merits.

From Los Angeles Times

With nearly 50 years of political service under his belt, Lord Forsyth was first elected to Westminster City Council in 1978, shortly after graduating from the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

From BBC

Paramount Skydance will try to get several representatives elected to the WBD board at the annual meeting as shareholders to strengthen its position.

From Barron's

Pezeshkian, who was elected on a program of political and social reforms in 2024, initially said he understood the economic grievances of average Iranians.

From The Wall Street Journal