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

Fazio, who remains unknown to a significant portion of the electorate, is running several lighthearted ads with a dual purpose of raising his profile and criticizing the governor. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Across the entire electorate, Lula’s lead falls to just 5 points. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026

Usually, the German federal chancellor does not comment so promptly on state election results, especially for two states with relatively small electorates. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

The result, after 20-some years of maps built that way, is a picture of the country that looks more neatly sorted than the electorate actually is. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 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