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electable

/ɪˈlɛktəbəl/
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• adjective

1

Capable of or likely to be chosen in an election, especially as a result of having broad appeal to voters.

Example

"Party leaders searched for a moderate, electable candidate who could win over undecided voters in swing states."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'electable' with 'eligible'; 'eligible' means legally or officially qualified to run for office, whereas 'electable' means possessing the political appeal and popularity needed to actually win an election.

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eldorado
elect
electability
electable
election
electioneer
electioneering

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electable
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