Elector
/ɪˈlɛktər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person entitled to vote in an election, especially for political office.
Each elector cast their vote in the presidential election.
- (n.) A member of a body chosen to elect a candidate to a particular office, such as the Electoral College in the United States.
The electors convened to formally cast their votes for president.
Forms
- electors
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Commentary
"Elector" is often used in contexts distinguishing general voters from members of specific electing bodies, emphasizing formal authority to select candidates.
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