English Explanatory Dictionary

pseudoelection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sham election; an election organized without any significant political choice or real impact on the results, often held in dictatorial regimes to feign the appearance of public legitimacy.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pseudoelection pseudoelections pseudo-election

Etymology

From pseudo- + election.

Related words

pseudoreferendum
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