electorate
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/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/
English
Definitions
noun
- The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.
- The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.“The votes have been counted and the electorate has spoken.”
- The geographic area encompassing an electoral district.“The electorate of Finchley borders on the electorate of Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh, splitting the new housing estate of Royal Cupolas.”
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Synonyms
constituencydistrictdivisionelectoral districtridingseatwardelectorelectoralelectionvotevoterfranchisevotingconstituentturnoutcitizenselecting