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

The protests exposed a growing disconnect between the Modi government and younger Indians, a generation that will dominate the electorate for decades to come, experts said. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 July 2026

On this pivotal question lies the fate of the youthful Prime Minister whose performance is being closely watched by an emboldened electorate. — Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The majority black primary electorate there has rejected socialism in the past, handing Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden landslide wins. — W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Nevada has one of the nation’s largest Hispanic populations, a sizable Black electorate and is home to the influential Culinary Workers Union, giving candidates an early test with key Democratic constituencies. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1675, 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