re-election

e·lec·tion

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ih-lek-shuh n]
- /reɪ i-ˈlek-shən/
- /riː ɪˈlekʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-lek-shuh n]
- /reɪ i-ˈlek-shən/

Definitions of re-election word

noun re-election the selection of a person or persons for office by vote. 1
noun re-election a public vote upon a proposition submitted. 1
noun re-election the act of electing. 1
noun re-election Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation. 1
noun re-election the election of a person or persons for a further term of office 0
noun re-election the state of being elected again 0

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Origin of re-election

First appearance:

before 1225

One of the 9% oldest English words

1225-75; < Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō), equivalent to ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English eleccioun < Anglo-French

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Parts of speech for Re-election

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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re-election popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.