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Meaning of electorate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

electorate

Pronunciation:/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

noun

Definitions

  1. The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.

  2. The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.

    Example: The votes have been counted and the electorate has spoken.

  3. The geographic area encompassing an electoral district.

    Example: The electorate of Finchley borders on the electorate of Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh, splitting the new housing estate of Royal Cupolas.