Synonyms for

Electorate

Verb / ɪˈlektɜ:ʌt / / ɪˈlektrɪt / Another word for electorate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The body of people entitled to vote in an election.

Synonyms & similar words

voters citizens constituency electors democracy populace public residents suffrage constituents masses community

Synonyms by register

Formal

voting public body politic citizenry constituency

Informal

voters the people the masses

Literary

the commons the populace

Antonyms

nonvoters abstainers unrepresented disenfranchised outsiders unqualified

Common collocations

  • the electorate voted
  • registered electorate
  • eligible electorate
  • the electorate decided
  • the electorate rejected
  • the electorate supported
  • the electorate comprises

Word family

noun electorate
verb elect
adjective electoral

Usage note

Electorate refers to all the people who are eligible to vote in an election. It is often used in a collective sense to represent the body of voters.

Example sentences

  1. The electorate is made up of citizens who are registered to vote.
  2. The candidates are trying to win over the electorate with their policies.
  3. The electorate turnout was high in this year's election.
  4. The electorate is diverse and represents many different interests.
  5. The electorate has the power to change the political landscape.

Quotes

  • Democracy means that the electorate have the power to choose their leaders.
  • The electorate is the foundation of any democratic society.
  • The voice of the electorate is the voice of the people.

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