Electorate (Noun)
Meaning
The body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The local government hoped to boost turnout by reminding the entire electorate that their vote could make a difference in the election's outcome.
- To appeal to the diverse electorate, the politician ran advertisements in multiple languages on social media.
- Researchers analyzed demographic trends to predict the composition of the electorate in the rapidly growing metropolitan area.
- Members of the local party were tasked with engaging with the electorate to better understand their concerns and priorities.
- Historians considered the suffrage movement's impact on the electorate, noting significant changes in voting patterns after women gained the right to vote.