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

But victims of his crimes, as well as prosecutors and elected leaders have questioned the parole decision and called for its reversal.

From Los Angeles Times

“They did a masterful job at building support through elected officials that made the city turn a blind eye.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Later running on a platform to prevent territorial slavery and preserve the Union, he was elected president on November 6, 1860.

From Literature

Thursday’s meeting comes several months after the two men from opposite ends of the political spectrum had their first sit down shortly after Mamdani was elected.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leo, who was elected in May last year, will visit the capital Algiers and the city of Annaba -- where the Basilica of Saint Augustine stands -- from April 13 to 15.

From Barron's