election
word
/ɪˈɫɛkʃən/
i-LEK-shuhn
/ɪlˈɛkʃən/
i-LEK-shuhn
Definition
An election is a process in which people vote to choose a person, group, or government position. It can refer to local, national, school, or organizational voting.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'hold an election', 'win an election', 'lose an election', and 'free and fair election'. 'Election' is the event; 'vote' is the individual choice or the act of choosing. In everyday English, it most often refers to political elections.
Spanish: elecciónPortuguese (BR): eleiçãoPortuguese (PT): eleiçãoChinese (Simplified): 选举Chinese (Traditional): 選舉Hindi: चुनावArabic: انتخاباتBengali: নির্বাচনRussian: выборыJapanese: 選挙Vietnamese: cuộc bầu cửKorean: 선거Turkish: seçimUrdu: انتخابIndonesian: pemilihan
Example Sentences
The election is next month.
basic
She won the school election.
basic
Many people voted in the election.
basic
The whole country is talking about the election.
natural
After the election, people waited for the final results.
natural
This election could change everything.
natural