Definition of "election" in English

noun

1. A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

   • The parliamentary election(s) will be held in March.
   • How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?

2. The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.

   • The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal.

3. An option that is selected.

   • W-4 election

4. (archaic) Any conscious choice.

5. (theology) In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.

6. (obsolete) Those who are elected.