electorate

noun
UK: /ɪˈlektərət/
US: /iˈlektərət/

  1. All the people who are allowed to vote in an election.

    1. The electorate voted for a change, hoping for improvements.
    2. The current electorate is more informed and engaged than ever before, demanding accountability from their leaders.

  2. The body of people entitled to vote; the voters.

    1. The electorate’s decision will shape the future.
    2. Understanding the concerns of the electorate is vital for any successful political campaign strategy.

Synonyms

constituency body politic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "electorate" in English means: All the people who are allowed to vote in an election., The body of people entitled to vote; the voters..

The phonetic transcription of "electorate" is /ɪˈlektərət/ in British English and /iˈlektərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "electorate": constituency, body politic.

Example usage of "electorate": "The electorate voted for a change, hoping for improvements.". More examples on the page.