B1noun 1K

Election

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Election

the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting

In simple words: A process when people vote to choose leaders or make decisions.

Election in a sentence

• The election for the new mayor will take place next month.
• Many citizens are excited about the upcoming presidential election.
• The election results were surprising to everyone.
• She was elected as the representative in the last election.
• After the election, the newly elected officials began to implement their policies.

How to use Election

Used in political contexts, typically referring to governmental positions. Not suitable for informal conversations outside of politics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'elect' + 'ion'—imagine a unique occasion where you elect someone.

Related words

Collocations with Election

• clean
• fair
• free
• conduct
• have
• hold
• take place
• be due
• be scheduled for
• campaign
• manifesto
• pledge
• at a/​the election
• in a/​the election
• by election
• the outcome of an election
• the run-up to an election
• clean
• fair
• free
• conduct
• have
• hold
• take place
• be due
• be scheduled for
• campaign
• manifesto
• pledge
• at a/​the election
• in a/​the election
• by election
• the outcome of an election
• the run-up to an election

Synonyms for Election

• vote
• poll
• referendum
• plebiscite
• ballot

Opposites of Election

• apathy
• indifference

Common mistakes with Election

• Confused with 'selection' which refers to choosing from options generally.
• Using 'election' for non-political voting contexts, like a contest.
• Pluralizing incorrectly as 'elections' in contexts that imply a single event.

Frequently asked questions about Election

What does Election mean?

A process when people vote to choose leaders or make decisions.

What is the definition of Election?

the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting

How do you use Election in a sentence?

The election for the new mayor will take place next month.

Can you give another example of Election?

Many citizens are excited about the upcoming presidential election.

What are synonyms for Election?

Common alternatives include vote, poll, referendum, plebiscite, ballot.

What is the opposite of Election?

Opposite meanings include apathy, indifference.

What words go with Election?

It commonly pairs with clean, fair, free, conduct, have, hold, take place, be due, be scheduled for, campaign, manifesto, pledge, at a/​the election, in a/​the election, by election, the outcome of an election, the run-up to an election, clean, fair, free, conduct, have, hold, take place, be due, be scheduled for, campaign, manifesto, pledge, at a/​the election, in a/​the election, by election, the outcome of an election, the run-up to an election.

What are common mistakes when using Election?

Confused with 'selection' which refers to choosing from options generally. Using 'election' for non-political voting contexts, like a contest. Pluralizing incorrectly as 'elections' in contexts that imply a single event.

How do you pronounce Election?

US: /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Election?

Used in political contexts, typically referring to governmental positions. Not suitable for informal conversations outside of politics.

What CEFR level is Election?

"Election" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.