election

noun

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.

An option that is selected.

(theology) In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.

(archaic) Any conscious choice.

(obsolete) Those who are elected.

Roots

legolect- · Latin · gather, choose

Synonyms for election

votingn electingv referendumn nominationn plebisciten runoffn

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