B1nounpolitics
US/ɪˈlek.ʃən/
UK/ɪˈlek.ʃən/
a time when people vote to choose a leader, a government or a representative
In context
The next general election will take place in May, and young voters could decide the result.
She won the election by fewer than two hundred votes.
Our class holds an election every September to choose a class monitor.
Words that go with election
verb + noun
- win an electionNo party expects to win an election without the support of farmers.
- hold an electionThe country will hold an election after the new constitution is approved.
- lose an electionIt is rare for a popular leader to lose an election so badly.
adjective + noun
- general electionTurnout in the general election was the highest for thirty years.
noun + noun
- election campaignThe election campaign focused mainly on housing and jobs.
- election resultThe final election result will be announced on Monday.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He won in the election.Correct: He won the election.