Electores (en. Voters)

/elecˈtores/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Individuals authorized to vote in an electoral process.
Electors must register before the elections.
Los electores deben registrarse antes de las elecciones.
Group of individuals who choose their representatives.
The vote of the electors is fundamental in a democracy.
El voto de los electores es fundamental en una democracia.
Inhabitants of an area participating in the election of their leaders.
The electors of the district will meet to discuss the candidates.
Los electores del distrito se reunirán para discutir los candidatos.

Etymology

From Latin 'elector', meaning 'the one who chooses'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vote of the electors
the action of voting performed by the electors.
voto de los electores
right to vote
the privilege granted to electors to participate in elections.
derecho al voto
electoral roll
list of eligible electors to vote.
censo electoral

Related Words

suffrage
act of voting in elections.
sufragio
ballot box
container where votes are deposited.
urna
referendum
electoral process in which electors vote on a specific issue.
referéndum

Slang Meanings

Voter
In this election, all voters are very motivated.
En esta elección, todos los votantes están muy motivados.
Popular vote
The popular vote system allows every opinion to count.
El sistema de voto popular permite que cada opinión cuente.