electorate
Translation
voters, constituency
Examples
The electorate is tired of broken promises.
The electorate is tired of broken promises.
A large part of the electorate is still undecided.
A large part of the electorate is still undecided.
Grammar Patterns
the ((electorate)) all the people entitled to vote The electorate is tired of broken promises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: voters, constituency, body of voters
Etymology
From 'elector' + '-ate' (a suffix denoting a group or body). A body of electors.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the entire 'state' of 'electors'. The suffix '-ate' often refers to a group.