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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVoting
/ˈvoʊ.tɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of making a choice or expressing an opinion, especially in a formal setting such as an election.
"Voting is essential for a healthy democracy." - 2
A method of selecting a candidate or deciding an issue by casting ballots.
"The voting process can vary from one country to another."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'votum' meaning a vow, wish, or promise, passing into Middle English via Old French 'voter' in the 15th century. It evolved from expressing a religious or formal vow to signifying the formal expression of a preference for a candidate or proposal in an election.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Voting" is said worldwide
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Vote
Transliteration: voht
"Le vote est un droit fondamental."
Wahl
Transliteration: val
"Die Wahl ist wichtig für die Demokratie."
Voto
Transliteration: voh-toh
"Il voto è un diritto civico."
Votación
Transliteration: bo-ta-syon
"La votación es un proceso democrático."
Votação
Transliteration: vo-ta-sao
"A votação é um direito de todos os cidadãos."
मतदान
Transliteration: matdaan
"मतदान एक लोकतांत्रिक प्रक्रिया है।"
投票
Transliteration: tóupiào
"投票是民主的基础。"
투표
Transliteration: tupyo
"투표는 민주주의의 기초입니다."
投票
Transliteration: とうひょう
"投票は民主主義の基本です。"
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