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

However, many voters were still undecided in the primary race, making up a significant portion of the Georgia electorate, as of May 1. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 May 2026

While debt has risen under both Democratic and Republican administrations, politicians from both parties have seized on the deficit as a talking point, a message that appears to resonate with their electorate. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026

While the election result will not change the composition of Britain's parliament or its government, some lawmakers have argued the outcome was a protest from the electorate against Starmer's policy mix. —Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 May 2026

But with the electorate in a dour mood and reeling from rocketing gas prices, some speculate voters’ willingness to tax themselves may be dwindling as ballots arrive for the June 2 primary election. —Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 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