Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
urna
Noun
ˈɜrnə
Definition
A container used for holding votes or ballots, typically during an election.
Examples
- The voters gathered around the urna to cast their votes in the local election.
- During the referendum, the urna was monitored closely to ensure fair voting practices.
- After the voting period ended, the officials began opening the urna to count the ballots.
Meaning
In the context of elections, an urna is a box or receptacle where voters deposit their ballots to ensure confidentiality and security of their choices.
Synonyms
- ballot box
- voting box
- polling box