election
Translation
election
Examples
The country is holding a general election.
The country is holding a general election.
Her election as party leader was a surprise.
Her election as party leader was a surprise.
Grammar Patterns
hold an ((election)) to have an election The country will hold an election next month.
((election)) for sth. an election to choose sb. for a position It's an election for a new mayor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vote, poll, ballot
Etymology
From Latin 'electionem', meaning 'a choice, selection', derived from the verb 'elect'.
Memory Tips
It's the verb 'elect' plus the suffix '-ion', which denotes an action or process. The action of electing is an 'election'.