election

e-lec-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A formal process by which people vote to choose a person for a political office or other position.

  2. 2.

    The act of choosing or selecting something.

  3. 3.

    (Theology) The predestined choice by God of certain people for salvation.

Forms

plural: elections

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    general election — a nationwide vote for government representatives
  • •
    election campaign — activities to persuade voters before an election
  • •
    election day — the day when voting takes place
  • •
    by-election — an election held to fill a vacancy
  • •
    election results — the outcome of the voting

Related words

Antonyms: appointment
See also: elect, elected, elections, vote
Synonyms: ballot, poll, vote

Etymology

From Latin electio ("choice, selection"), from electus, past participle of eligere ("to choose").