Word Type

Noun

The word "election" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

refered to as race require run off result in new leader

Derived Terms

antielection by-election byelection e-election election campaign election night election threshold electioneer electioneering electionless electionlike electionspeak khaki election midterm election nonelection postelection pre-election preelection pseudo-election pseudoelection re-election reelection special election subelection sweat like a nigger on election day unconditional election unelection wave election

Derived From

elect

Context

theology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

choice foreordination option pick position predestination predetermination preordination selection status vote

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

direct election general election indirect election primary election snap election

Type Of (IsA)

choice event type opportunity to vote predestination status vote when people vote for candidates

Related Terms

elect election of remedies election theft electional elective elector electoral electorate psephology

Related Terms

ballots caucus choice chooser choosing college contest councillor decision elect electoral electoral college event in november leader member november options parliament political political contest political event political race political vote popular president president chooser president choosing presidential primary primary caucus process psephology race representative saints time vote vote time votes voting voting process who who wins wins

Synonym Network

chosenness

Used For

choosing

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