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Definition of electoral

electoral

/ɪˈlɛktərəl/
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Adverb:electorally
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1

Relating to elections, voting, or voters.

Example

"The government proposed sweeping electoral reforms to increase voter turnout across the country."

2

Relating to or composed of electors, especially members of an electoral college or historical princes of the Holy Roman Empire.

Example

"Both candidates campaigned heavily in swing states to secure the necessary electoral votes."

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• Nearby Words

elective
electively
elector
electoral
electorally
electorate
electra

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from French électoral or Modern Latin electoralis, derived from Latin elector ('chooser'), from eligere ('to pick out, select'). Originally used in reference to the princes of the Holy Roman Empire who held the right to elect the emperor.

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