/ɪˈlɛktɒrɪt/ i-LEK-tor-it

Definitions

1. noun

A body of persons entitled to vote in an election.

“The electorates of the country will be voting in the upcoming parliamentary election.”

2. noun

A geographic area or district from which members are elected to a legislative body.

“The new electorates for the city council have been redrawn to reflect changing population trends.”

3. noun

A group of people who have the right to vote for a particular position or office.

“The electorates for the university’s student union have been expanded to include more students.”