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elector

/ɪˈlɛktə/ /əˈlɛktɚ/

Meanings
noun
A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.

Examples :

"My mother is an elector in our city's upcoming election. "
politics government person right state

Related Words

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election noun

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

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electorate noun

/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.

"The electorate in the Holy Roman Empire was often influenced by the powerful families of the region. "

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city noun

/sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪɾi/

A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."

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vote noun

/vəʊt/ /voʊt/

A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities

"One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords."

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mother noun

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby

"He had something of his mother in him."

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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eligible noun

/ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/

One who is eligible.

"The eligible for the scholarship is a high-achieving student. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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voter noun

/ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈvoʊtɚ/

Someone who votes.

"In your opinion, should we allow 16 and 17 year olds to become voters?"

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "