electoral
/ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to or composed of electors.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of, or relating to elections.
Adjective
Examples
Even in Austria, a largely uneventful democracy, the far right Freedom Party has achieved startling electoral success on the strength of its ability to play up people’s suspicions and anger that "everything is rigged" and that the system is weighted to discount the popular will.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “electoral” mean?
Relating to or composed of electors.
Is “electoral” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.