Reelected Meaning in English
word · lemma: re-elect
ɹiɪˈɫɛktɪd
ree-i-LEK-tid
ɹˈiːlɛktɪd
ree-LEK-tid
Definition
Chosen or voted into the same official position again after already serving a previous term.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to political or official positions. Used in formal and news contexts. Form: 'be reelected' or 'get reelected.' Applies only to roles with fixed terms and voting.
Spanish: reelegidoPortuguese (BR): reeleitoPortuguese (PT): reeleitoChinese (Simplified): 连任Chinese (Traditional): 連任Hindi: पुनः निर्वाचितArabic: أعيد انتخابهBengali: পুনর্নির্বাচিতRussian: переизбранJapanese: 再選されるVietnamese: tái đắc cửKorean: 재선되다Turkish: yeniden seçilmekUrdu: دوبارہ منتخب ہوناIndonesian: terpilih kembali
Example Sentences
She was reelected as mayor last year.
basic
The president was reelected for a second term.
basic
If he wins, he will be reelected.
basic
Despite criticism, she was reelected by a large majority.
natural
He promised to lower taxes if he was reelected.
natural
It surprised everyone when the unpopular official got reelected.
natural