selectorate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The group of people involved in making a selection, e.g. to select a party's candidate for an election.
  2. The members of a political party with voting rights.

Word forms

selectorate selectorates

Etymology

Blend of select + electorate.

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