election

The word “election” has 3 syllables: e-lec-tion

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for election?

In the thesaurus, “election” has 47 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for election along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for election

alternative
appointment
assignment
ballot
balloting
choice
choosing
decision
designation
determination
discernment
discretion
druthers
franchise
free will
inclination
judgement
judgment
liberty
liking
naming
nomination
option
partiality
penchant
perspicacity
pick
picking
poll
polls
predilection
preference
primary
proclivity
propensity
referendum
say
selecting
selection
tendency
ticket
voice
volition
vote
vote-casting
way
will

Antonyms for election

coercion
duress
duty
force
obligation

Meanings of election

noun
1. A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.
2. The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
3. An option that is selected.
4. Any conscious choice.
5. In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.
6. Those who are elected.

Example Sentences

The election results were announced late last night after a long counting process.
She campaigned hard during the election season, meeting with voters across the country.
The election will determine the next president of the organization.
After the election, many citizens were eager to see the new policies implemented.
The local election saw a record turnout of voters this year.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to election, such as: alternative, appointment, assignment, ballot, balloting, choice, choosing.

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