C1nounformalpolitics
US/ɪˈlek.tər.ət/
UK/ɪˈlek.tər.ət/
all the people in a country or area who have the right to vote
In context
Nearly a third of the electorate is under thirty-five.
The party failed to connect with the rural electorate.
Politicians often underestimate how well informed the electorate is.
Words that go with electorate
adjective + noun
- the whole electorateThe referendum asked the whole electorate to decide.
- young electorateParties are using TikTok to reach a young electorate.
- divided electorateThe result shows a deeply divided electorate.
verb + preposition
- appeal to the electorateThe new policy was designed to appeal to the electorate before the vote.
noun + preposition
- section of the electorateA large section of the electorate stayed at home.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Many electorates voted for him.Correct: Many voters voted for him.