elector (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktər/
Definition
A person who has the right to vote in an election, especially a member of the electoral college.
Examples
Each state is allocated a number of electors based on its representation in Congress.
The electors then cast their votes for president and vice president.
Voters in the general election are technically voting for a slate of electors pledged to a particular candidate.
How to Use elector
- elector for (prepositional phrase)
- A person chosen to vote for a specific candidate or party. — "He was chosen as an elector for the Democratic Party."
- elector of (prepositional phrase)
- A person who has the right to vote in a particular region or for a particular office. — "The electors of the district voted for the new mayor."
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