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  • past participle of elect.
  • past tense form of elect.
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elected

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
chosen
Synonyms


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They say it will be a more unifying role, representing all of Ethiopia's ethnic groups, compared to the current system in which Abiy is elected as a member of parliament from his Oromia region.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The floods are the first major crisis Shah has confronted since being elected in a landslide on a wave of Gen Z discontent earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

This year, the newly elected Hungarian government said it would remain a member of the court.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Not a stellar look for a politician relatively new to elected office.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Although Hancock had never held elected office, he had an edge in the election.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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