electorate
pronunciation
How to pronounce electorate in British English:
UK [ɪˈlektərət]
How to pronounce electorate in American English:
US [ɪˈlɛktərɪt]
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- Noun:
- the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote
Word Origin
- electorate (n.)
- 1670s, "condition of being an elector," in reference to Germany, from elector + -ate (1). Meaning "whole body of voters" is from 1879.
Example
- 1. But the electorate has grown used to unfulfilled promises .
- 2. Anything less is an insult to the electorate 's intelligence .
- 3. None of this is endearing mr mills to the electorate .
- 4. But what about the broader electorate ?
- 5. The muddy political choices reflect the murky mood of the electorate .