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Election

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

📖 Definitions of "Election"

noun

1
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.
"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"
2
The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
"The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal."
3
An option that is selected.
"W-4 election"
4
Any conscious choice.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
by-electionnoun	An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
ballotnoun	The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
electoralnoun	Of, or relating to elections.
pollsnoun	(politics, government) A place where votes are cast in elections.
ballotingnoun	A vote or decision made by ballot.
votenoun	An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.
pollingnoun	(politics, uncountable) the process of voting in an election.
candidatenoun	A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.
constituencynoun	(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.
suffragenoun	(uncountable) The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.
voternoun	Someone who votes.
reelectionnoun	Act of electing to office one previously elected to and serving in office.
electednoun	One who is elected.
candidaturenoun	(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) The condition of becoming a candidate; candidateship.
electornoun	(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.
candidacynoun	The state of being a candidate; candidateship.
electioneeringnoun	Campaigning for elective office on behalf of oneself or another candidate.
presidential	Pertaining to a president or presidency.
appointmentnoun	An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.
conveningnoun	An assembly; a meeting.