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electorate

/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

Meanings
noun
The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.

Examples :

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

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families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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encompassing verb

/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/

To form a circle around; to encircle.

"The high fence encompassing the playground keeps the children safe. "

Illustration dominion

dominion noun

/doʊˈmɪnjən/

Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.

"The principal held dominion over the school, ensuring order and a positive learning environment. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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entitled verb

/ɪnˈtaɪtəld/ /ɛnˈtaɪtəld/ /ɪnˈtaɪɾəld/ /ɛnˈtaɪɾəld/

To give a title to.

"The teacher entitled the essay "My First Day at School." "

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geographic adjective

/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/

Pertaining to geography (or to geographics)

"The geographic location of our new office makes it easier for clients from all over the city to reach us. "

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influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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collective noun

/kəˈlɛktɪv/

A farm owned by a collection of people

"The collective was struggling to afford new equipment for the farm. "

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electoral adjective

/ɪˈlɛktərəl/ /iˈlɛktərəl/

Relating to or composed of electors.

"The electoral college is a system for choosing the president of the United States. "

Illustration district

district noun

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/

An administrative division of an area.

"the Soho district of London"

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splitting verb

/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

Of something solid, to divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.

"He has split his lip."

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elector noun

/ɪˈlɛktə/ /əˈlɛktɚ/

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

"My mother is an elector in our city's upcoming election. "