general election

general election

n.

An election involving all or most constituencies of a state or nation in the choice of candidates.

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general election

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an election in which representatives are chosen in all constituencies of a state

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US a final election from which successful candidates are sent to a legislative body Compare primary

3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US and Canadian (in the US) a national or state election or (in Canada) a federal or provincial election in contrast to a local election

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

general election - a national or state election; candidates are chosen in all constituencies election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"

Translations

general election n → elezioni fpl politiche

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general election n → elezioni fpl politiche

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