elector

Everyday

1. An elector is a person who has the right to vote in an election. tree →
2. (USA) An elector is a member of the Electoral College, who formally chooses the President. tree →
3. (history) An Elector was one of the princes who chose the Holy Roman Emperor. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship lessons electors are voters: in many countries adults over a certain age are electors and their names are on the electoral roll. Phrases: «the electorate» (all the voters together), «the electoral roll», «the Electoral College».

Examples

• Every elector gets one vote. tree →
• The electors queued at the polling station. tree →
• Candidates try to win the support of electors. tree →
• In the USA, electors from each state choose the President. tree →
• The Elector of Saxony was a powerful prince. tree →
• Only adults can be electors in a general election. tree →

Note

Countable: an elector, electors («an» because of the vowel sound). Related: «elect», «election», «electorate», «electoral». In everyday talk people say «voter». Not the same as «electrician» or «electric».