electoral

[ih-lek-ter-uhl, ee-lek-tawr-uhl]

adjective

1. pertaining to electors or election.

2. consisting of electors.

electoral

/ ɪˈlɛktərəl /

adjective

1. relating to or consisting of electors

Other Word Forms

• electorally adverb
• pseudoelectoral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of electoral¹

First recorded in 1665–75; elector + -al ¹

Example Sentences

That would be a concession that could, in the end, boost their own electoral prospects and defuse an obvious line of Democratic attack in next year's midterm elections.

From BBC

You don’t have an electoral strategy,’” Fonda recalled.

From Los Angeles Times

Not all forays into politics by film stars have translated into electoral success.

From BBC

In response to the BBC investigation, the Russian embassy in the UK denied involvement in fake news and electoral interference and claimed that it was the EU that had been interfering in Moldova's election.

From BBC

As the tiny republic goes to the polls in presidential and parliamentary ballots, Assumption is a key electoral touchpoint.

From BBC

Related Words

• elective