preelection

adjective

pre·​elec·​tion ˌprē-i-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce preelection (audio)
variants or pre-election
: occurring before an election
preelection polls/surveys
preelection campaign promises

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preelection was in 1872

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“Preelection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preelection. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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