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general election — a national election in which voters choose their representatives for the national legislature or government

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a national election in which voters choose their representatives for the national legislature or government

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərəl ɪˈlekʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The prime minister called a snap general election, hoping to catch the opposition off guard.
  • Political parties spend millions on TV ads during general election season, making it the most expensive reality show ever.
  • The general election turnout was surprisingly high despite the rainy weather.

general election

NOUN

[/ˈdʒenərəl ɪˈlekʃən/]

a national election in which voters choose their representatives for the national legislature or government

On general election day, voters line up at dawn to choose their next leader.
💡 Concept

On general election day, voters line up at dawn to choose their next leader.

After the general election, choose direction through voter reflection.
🎵 Rhyme

After the general election, choose direction through voter reflection.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒenərəl ɪˈlekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒenərəl ɪˈlekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootgeneral

Origin

This compound term derives from Latin generalis (meaning 'of or relating to all, universal') and eligere (meaning 'to choose or select'). It emerged to describe an electoral process in which all citizens participate, rather than voting restricted to specific regions or social classes.

Breakdown

general (from Latin generalis, 'universal, pertaining to all') + election (from Latin eligere, 'to choose, to select'). Together, they denote a universal or nationwide voting process open to the entire electorate.

🎵Rhyme

directionprotectionreflection
direction
protection
reflection

🔗Collocations

hold a general election
call a general election
win the general election
general election campaign
upcoming general election
general election results

📝Examples

“The prime minister called a snap general election, hoping to catch the opposition off guard.”

😄 Fun example

“Political parties spend millions on TV ads during general election season, making it the most expensive reality show ever.”

“The general election turnout was surprisingly high despite the rainy weather.”

😄 Fun example

“During the general election, politicians promise everything except the one thing voters really want: shorter campaign periods.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

national electionparliamentary electionfederal election

Antonyms

local electionby-election

Related

ballotconstituencyvoter turnoutcampaignpolling station

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