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

By choosing a career as an elected official despite his mother’s warnings, Newsom ultimately picked his father’s world and accomplished his father’s dream of taking office.

From Los Angeles Times

A bottom-up model that engages both citizens and elected officials forms the foundation of the project.

From Science Daily

The news was met with celebration by local elected officials and community volunteers who tracked the agents’ movements on and off the base since last summer.

From Los Angeles Times

Only seven women were elected, although a further 50 seats in parliament reserved for women will be named from party lists.

From Barron's

Of the 350 seats in Bangladesh's parliament, 300 are elected and the remaining 50 are reserved for women who are nominated by political parties in proportion to their electoral performance.

From BBC