Etymology

electoral

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Today it means: Relating to or composed of electors. Full definition →

Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English elector
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  1. Englishelector
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todayelectoral

From elector + -al.

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