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/e.lɛk.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

election

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Word origin

From Latin electio ('a choosing'), from eligere ('to pick out'), built on legere ('to gather, to choose').

Origin
Latin
Root
electio
English cognates
election, elect, elite

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralélections

Examples

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The election will take place in May.

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The elections are coming up fast.

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He narrowly lost the election.

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These elections changed the country.

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The president is already preparing for the next election.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 2: élection, décrire, golf and 7 more words.