Definition of elector

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cử tri

/ɪˈlektə(r)//ɪˈlektər/

The word "elector" has origins in medieval Germanic politics, where certain groups of men were designated as "electors" in the Imperial orbit. The term "elector" comes from the Latin root "electus," meaning "chosen one." In the Holy Roman Empire, a collection of seven Imperial Estates served as electors, choosing the Emperor from a pool of candidates. This system was known as the Imperial College of Electors, formally ratified in 1356, and continued until the dissolution of the Empire in 1806. In modern-day politics, the term "elector" simply refers to a person who is eligible to vote, and the term "elect" refers to an individual who has actually been chosen or elected via a democratic system. Ultimately, the origin of the word reflects the idea that choosing representatives or leaders is a significant and empowering choice, a privilege preserved in many modern democracies.

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a person who has the right to vote in an election

một người có quyền bỏ phiếu trong một cuộc bầu cử

Example:
  • If your name is not on the register of electors, you will not be able to vote.

    Nếu tên của bạn không có trong sổ đăng ký cử tri, bạn sẽ không được phép bỏ phiếu.

  • Not all the registered electors actually voted.

    Không phải tất cả cử tri đã đăng ký đều thực sự bỏ phiếu.

a member of the Electoral College

một thành viên của Đại cử tri đoàn

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