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electoral
[ ih-lek-ter-uhl, ee-lek-tawr-uhl ]
/ ɪˈlɛk tər əl, ˌi lɛkˈtɔr əl /
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OTHER WORDS FROM electoral
e·lec·tor·al·ly, adverbpseu·do·e·lec·tor·al, adjectiveWords nearby electoral
election district, electioneer, elective, elective mutism, elector, electoral, electoral college, electoral vote, electorate, electr-, Electra
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British Dictionary definitions for electoral
electoral
/ (ɪˈlɛktərəl) /
adjective
relating to or consisting of electors
Derived forms of electoral
electorally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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