Added 8 October 2026
election
/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ noun
Latin root: ēlectiōn Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about election at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
The parliamentary election(s) will be held in March.
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The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal.
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An option that is selected.
W-4 election
Origin
From Middle English eleccioun, eleccion, from Anglo-Norman eleccioun, from Latin ēlectiōn-, stem of ēlectiō (“choice, selection”), from ēligō (“to pluck out, to choose”). Equivalent to elect + -ion. Displaced native Old English cyre (“choice, free will, election”).
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