elettorato

electorate

noun eh-let-toh-RAH-toh Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin electoratus, from elector (elector).

Usage Note

Elettorato is a collective noun referring to the body of voters as a whole, treated as singular in Italian: l'elettorato ha scelto (the electorate chose). Do not confuse elettorato with elettore (a single voter) or elezione (election). The adjective elettorale (electoral) is closely related.

Examples

"L'elettorato ha premiato i candidati moderati."

Natural Translation

The electorate rewarded the moderate candidates.

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