elections
word · lemma: election
/ɪˈɫɛkʃənz/
/ɪlˈɛkʃənz/
Definition
Elections are official events where people vote to choose leaders or make decisions for a group, community, or country.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the plural ('elections') when talking about the voting events in a country. Collocates with words like 'presidential', 'parliamentary', or 'local'. Refers to the whole process, not a single vote or ballot.
Spanish: eleccionesPortuguese (BR): eleiçõesPortuguese (PT): eleiçõesChinese (Simplified): 选举Chinese (Traditional): 選舉Hindi: चुनावArabic: انتخاباتBengali: নির্বাচনRussian: выборыJapanese: 選挙Vietnamese: bầu cửKorean: 선거Turkish: seçimlerUrdu: انتخاباتIndonesian: pemilu
Example Sentences
The elections will take place next month.
basic
Many people voted in the elections.
basic
Who won the elections this year?
basic
There's a lot of excitement around the upcoming elections.
natural
After the elections, the new government was formed quickly.
natural
The media covers the elections from start to finish.
natural