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electorate

nounmasculineformalcommon/i.lɐj.tu.ˈɾa.du/e·lei·to·ra·do

Definition

1

The body of persons entitled to vote in an election.

Usage examples

The electorate will decide in the upcoming referendum.
The party needs to appeal to a broader electorate.

Common combinations

Portuguese electorateyoung electorateregistered electorate