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

However, it is unlikely to do so given that its members are first vetted by the Guardian Council before being elected by a popular vote of Iranian men and women ages 18 and older.

From Salon

"Our engagement is focused on helping the Venezuelan people move forward through a phased process that creates the conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government."

From Barron's

Key figures vying for power include a Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party.

From Barron's

Citizens can question the decisions of their elected officials: not agreeing, for example, with the current American air campaign to weaken the Iranian regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

OpenAI believes elected officials, not technology company executives, should ultimately determine the limits of how artificial intelligence can be used in national defense, Chief Executive Sam Altman said at an investor conference Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal