electorate

noun

elec·​tor·​ate i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 

1

: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector

2

: a body of people entitled to vote

Examples of electorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vance’s argument—that judges are not simply treading on the President’s constitutional authority but actively frustrating the will of the electorate—is, at bottom, a repudiation of the constitutional structure. —Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025

While Harris is a favorite with Democrats, a slice of the electorate has deeply negative views of her, Jaye noted. —Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025

If the electorate were only among white voters, this would be a very close election. —Dean Chang, New York Times, 20 May 2025

For Catalist, this was down to the Harris campaign's assumption that replicating the 2020 electorate would be sufficient to win. —Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for electorate

• directorate
• inspectorate
• protectorate

Kids Definition

electorate

noun

elec·​tor·​ate i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 

: a body of people entitled to vote

Legal Definition

electorate

noun

elec·​tor·​ate

: a body of people entitled to vote