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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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York and North Yorkshire's elected Labour mayor David Skaith said he believed a visitor levy "could be a total game-changer for us".

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

The possible shift toward more work is on brand for Takaichi, who herself declared she "shall work, work, work, work and work" when elected as head of her conservative ruling party in October.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

He also acknowledges that he is still learning what it means to be in this elected office.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Though Uganda is governed by an elected president, it has several traditional kingdoms which continue to have significant cultural influence despite not having political power.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Unaccustomed to democracy, many Germans had little faith in their president and elected Reichstag.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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