iˈlɛktər

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has the right to vote in an election or to choose a person for a public office.

“The voters are the electors of this city who will decide the next mayor.”

2. noun

A person who has the power to elect or choose something, especially in a formal or official context.

“The elector of the new university president will be announced next week.”

3. noun

A person who is entitled to vote in a particular election, especially one of the members of the electoral college in the United States.

“Each state has a certain number of electoral votes, and the elector will cast their vote accordingly.”

4. verb

to choose or select (a person) as a representative or for a public office.

“The electors chose the new university president from a pool of applicants.”

5. verb

to choose or select (a person or thing) for a particular purpose or role.

“The company will elect a new CEO next quarter.”