electorate

noun

elec·​tor·​ate i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət How to pronounce electorate (audio)
1
: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2
: a body of people entitled to vote

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Strong support from Cubans and Venezuelans, among other Latino electorates, helped Trump flip Miami-Dade red. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025 Whether this means that electorates would accept a ‘Governance’ style form of government is not at all clear. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 By running as an NPA, Pizzo hopes to appeal to a vast electorate alienated by both major parties. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025 With a tiny sliver of activist voters holding the same power to deny a candidate an office as a majority of the broad general electorate, the incentives for bipartisanship have all but disappeared in most states and districts. Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for electorate

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electorate was in 1620

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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

electorate

noun
elec·​tor·​ate i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət How to pronounce electorate (audio)
: a body of people entitled to vote

Legal Definition

electorate

noun
elec·​tor·​ate
: a body of people entitled to vote

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