What does “election” mean?
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nouna time when people vote to choose someone for an official position
Who do you think will win the next election?
Election at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ɪˈlɛkʃən/ · ih-LEK-shun
How to use “election” correctly
We “hold” or “call” an election and candidates “run in” or “win” it.
Common phrases with “election”
- win an election
- hold an election
- general election
- election campaign
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- vote
- poll
Word family
- elect
- elected
- electoral
- voter
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