elector
noun
Simple meaning
A person eligible to vote to elect a Member of Parliament.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪˈlɛktɚ
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Definition
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noun
britishcommonwealth
A person eligible to vote to elect a Member of Parliament.
A member of an electoral college; specifically (US) an official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States.
politics
A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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A course that the student can select from among alternatives.
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The body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice president.
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