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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElection
/ɪˈlɛk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The formal process of selecting a person for public office or accepting/rejecting a political proposition by voting.
"The country will hold a general election next month."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'electionem' meaning 'a picking out, selection', stemming from the verb 'eligere' (ex- 'out' + legere 'to choose'). It entered the English language in the late 14th century initially with theological connotations regarding divine choice before expanding into political and civic contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Election" is said worldwide
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élection
Transliteration: élection
"Les citoyens participent à l'élection présidentielle."
Wahl
Transliteration: Wahl
"Die Wahl findet am Sonntag statt."
elezione
Transliteration: elezione
"I risultati dell'elezione saranno annunciati stasera."
elección
Transliteration: elección
"Es importante votar en cada elección."
eleição
Transliteration: eleição
"A eleição municipal ocorre este ano."
चुनाव
Transliteration: chunav
"देश में अगले month चुनाव होने हैं।"
选举
Transliteration: xuǎnjǔ
"总统选举吸引了全国的关注。"
선거
Transliteration: seongeo
"모든 시민은 선거에 참여할 권리가 있습니다."
選挙
Transliteration: senkyo
"来月、新しい市長を選ぶための選挙が行われます。"
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