Many people voted in the local election.
Many people voted in the local election.
English
election
ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n, əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n, ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n, iˈlek.ʃən
Meaning: a formal process of choosing a leader or representative by voting
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Example sentences
She won the local election by a large margin.
The country held its first democratic elections in decades.
The country held its first democratic elections in decades.
Every citizen has the right to vote in the national election.
Every citizen has the right to vote in the national election.
Every voter must register before the election.
Every voter must register before the election.
The elections took place in an atmosphere of relative calm.
The elections took place in an atmosphere of relative calm.
It is your duty as a citizen to vote in the election.
It is your duty as a citizen to vote in the election.
Democracy is based on the principle of free and fair elections.
Democracy is based on the principle of free and fair elections.
The presidential election is held every four years.
The presidential election is held every four years.
We are waiting for the final outcome of the election.
We are waiting for the final outcome of the election.
Usage Notes
Refers to the act of electing someone to a political or official position.
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