election in English: A time when people vote to choose a leader or a government. (noun)

Translation

A time when people vote to choose a leader or a government.

Word origin

From Latin eligere, meaning to pick out or choose, from e (out) plus legere (to choose).

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We say hold an election or have an election.

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You win or lose an election.

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People vote in an election to choose who leads them.

vote

To choose a person or a plan in an election, by marking a paper or raising your hand.

choose

To pick one thing from two or more because you want it or think it is best.

government

The group of people who run a country and make its laws.

leader

A person who is in charge and guides other people.

win

To come first in a game, race, or fight, or to get something as a prize.

candidate

A person who tries to get a job or win an election.

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