electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət 
1
: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2
: a body of people entitled to vote
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Historically, Catholics make up roughly a quarter of the electorate, reflecting a higher level of civic engagement than other faiths.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 8 May 2025
Years of high immigration, soaring property prices, energy shortages, and voter frustration over stagnant wages created an electorate hungry for change.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
That committee was created amid mounting pressure from the electorate, and heard from law enforcement, retailers, and other stakeholders.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The cardinals can vote up to four times a day until two-thirds of the electorate submit the same name.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 8 May 2025
Years of high immigration, soaring property prices, energy shortages, and voter frustration over stagnant wages created an electorate hungry for change.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
That committee was created amid mounting pressure from the electorate, and heard from law enforcement, retailers, and other stakeholders.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The cardinals can vote up to four times a day until two-thirds of the electorate submit the same name.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Electorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electorate. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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electorate
noun
elec·tor·ate
i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət
: a body of people entitled to vote
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