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

The ban was lifted following the 2024 uprising, allowing Jamaat to reemerge as a major electoral contender. —Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026

Particularly in the electoral settings, such content could influence voter perceptions and undermine trust in democratic processes. —Mohamed Suliman, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026

Using the two rockets with a network of ground receivers, the data gathered during the flight will allow researchers to create a three-dimensional view of an aurora's electoral environment. —Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026

González became the last resort for the opposition to submit a ballot within the electoral deadline. —Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026

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