C1adjectiveformalpoliticslaw
US/ɪˈlek.tər.əl/
UK/ɪˈlek.tər.əl/
relating to elections and the way people vote
In context
The government promised to reform the electoral system before the next vote.
Observers found no evidence of electoral fraud in the capital.
Her party suffered a heavy electoral defeat in the south.
Words that go with electoral
adjective + noun
- electoral systemEach country has its own electoral system.
- electoral reformElectoral reform has divided the parliament.
- electoral fraudHe was accused of electoral fraud.
- electoral collegeThe electoral college chooses the American president.
- electoral victoryThe party celebrated its electoral victory.
- electoral districtHer electoral district covers three small towns.