Synonyms

elected

American

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /

adjective

chosen by vote, as for an office (appointed ).

an elected official.

noun

the elected. elect.
a politician, officer, or official who has been chosen by vote.

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Other Word Forms

self-elected adjective
unelected adjective

Etymology

Origin of elected

First recorded in 1550–60; elect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The works council, an elected body of employees that negotiates pay deals and working hours with management, has long been an unshakeable component of German corporate life, especially in the auto sector.

From Barron's

The new parliament is due to sit in two weeks, with a president elected in early April.

From Barron's

A medical doctor by profession, Masoud Pezeshkian was elected president in 2024 on an agenda of political, social and economic changes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under Iran's constitution, the selection of a new supreme leader falls to the Assembly of Experts - an 88-member clerical body elected by popular vote for eight-year terms.

From BBC

If Freeman is elected, he and the Hall will confer about which team should be represented on his cap.

From Los Angeles Times

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