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electorate
[ ih-lek-ter-it ]
noun
- the body of persons entitled to vote in an election.
- the dignity or territory of an Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.
electorate
/ ɪˈlɛktərɪt /
noun
- the body of all qualified voters
- the rank, position, or territory of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire
- the area represented by a Member of Parliament
- the voters in a constituency
Word History and Origins
Origin of electorate1
Example Sentences
Asian-Americans may vote for Democrats now, but they are a highly persuadable—and growing—part of the electorate.
Plus the GOP electorate has become more conservative since 2008.
Eight years later, the white evangelical midterm electorate was more energized for the Republican side.
Republicans can change their brand, appeal to the electorate, shrink government, grow the economy, and save capitalism.
Even now, the GOP still polls less well than the Democratic Party with a surly electorate.
He had commonly administered the Electorate during his Father's absences; and done it with credit to himself.
Under him the Markgravate of Brandenburg was raised to be an electorate of the empire.
Every one was indignant, outraged at this crowning insult to a free electorate.
Fact is that opposition chartered every available traction-engine to bring up rural electorate.
He was responsible for the policy which threatened to involve the grand-duchy of Hesse in the fate of the Electorate in 1866.
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