electoral

[ ih-lek-ter-uhl, ee-lek-tawr-uhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to electors or election.
2. consisting of electors.

electoral

/ ɪˈlɛktərəl /

adjective

1. relating to or consisting of electors

Derived Forms

• eˈlectorally, adverb

Other Words From

• e·lec·tor·al·ly adverb
• pseu·do·e·lec·tor·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of electoral¹

First recorded in 1665–75; elector + -al ¹

Example Sentences

What’s more, the correlation between satisfaction and electoral outcomes isn’t even very close.

From Salon

Provisional results showed 92% of voters backed the new constitution, according to the country's electoral body.

From BBC

Overall, the crypto industry saw the electoral results as a huge win that could push development of digital assets in the country.

From Salon

In this system, each state gets a certain number of “electoral votes”.

From NewsForKids.net

Trump's electoral win also gives him the power to pardon himself of any federal crimes, though no president has done so before.

From BBC

Related Words

• elective