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

According to the Florida Division of Elections, independents make up a large bloc of the electorate. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Democrats have hoped to mount a comeback in the diverse, populous and economically dynamic state but have struggled to craft a message that resonates with the state’s electorate. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

After breaking with tradition and moving away from Iowa, Democrats are doubling down on a Southern state whose electorate looks very different from the early contests of the past. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

All three dominated among South Carolina’s large Black population, which can yield more than half the state’s Democratic primary electorate. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 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