Cool MateElection
UK /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/US /["/ɪˈlekʃn/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- vote
- poll
- referendum
- plebiscite
- ballot
Antonyms
- apathy
- indifference
Common mistakes
- 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.