The election
Example: The election decided who will be the next president.
Definition
"The election" is the process in which people vote to choose someone for a political office or other position. It is a formal decision-making event where candidates compete, and the outcome determines who will hold the given role, such as deciding who will be the next president.
Etymology
The phrase "the election" comes from the Latin word 'eligere,' meaning 'to choose.' The concept has been used since ancient times to describe the act of selecting leaders or representatives. Did you know that elections as we know them today evolved significantly during the Enlightenment, emphasizing fairness and representation?
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"The election" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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