Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

landslide election

noun

/ˈlændˌslaɪd ɪˈlɛkʃən/

Definition

A landslide election refers to an election in which one candidate or party receives an overwhelming majority of the votes compared to their opponents.

Examples

In the recent election, the incumbent won a landslide election, securing 75% of the vote.
The landslide election of 2020 changed the political landscape significantly.
Voter turnout was high, leading to a surprising landslide election result for the new party.

Meaning

The term ‘landslide’ suggests that the outcome was decisive, often by a large margin, indicating a clear preference of the electorate for the winning candidate or party.