ə̇ˈlekt(ə)rə̇]t, ēl- sometimes -təˌrā]; usu ]d.+V\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French électorat, from Medieval Latin elector + French -at -ate
1. : the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
2. : a body of people entitled to vote
the president appealed directly to the electorate