electorate

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktərət/

Definition

All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.

Examples

• The candidate spent weeks traveling across the state to win over the skeptical electorate.

• A sudden shift in the mood of the electorate led to an unexpected result on election night.

• The new policy was designed to appeal to a younger, more diverse segment of the electorate.

Synonyms of electorate

Words with a similar meaning to electorate:

• voters
• constituency
• franchise

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