electoral

adjective

elec·​tor·​al i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl 

ˌē-lek-ˈtȯr-əl

1

: of or relating to an elector

the electoral vote

2

: of or relating to election

an electoral system

electorally

i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rə-lē  ˌē-lek-ˈtȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Examples of electoral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Newsom suggested in a July 16 press conference that his state could play hardball and change its electoral map to favor Democrats. —Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 22 July 2025

These parties have based their electoral appeal on a range of issues, including monetary policy and broader fiscal stewardship. —Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

With the party still seeking a direction and a leader capable of rallying its broad coalition, Carville's warnings hold particular resonance as Democrats prepare for upcoming electoral battles. —Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025

In the 1957 elections, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer’s conservative party achieved an absolute majority, a unique and spectacular victory in Germany’s multi-party electoral system. —Katja Hoyer, semafor.com, 19 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electoral

• electoral college

Rhymes for electoral

• pectoral
• sectoral

Kids Definition

electoral

adjective

elec·​tor·​al i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to an election or electors