Word
reelection
Phoneticsre·elec·tion
US/ɹiɪˈɫɛkʃən/
UK/ɹiːlˈɛkʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of winning an election again to keep the same job or position.
n. the process or instance of being elected to the same office for a subsequent term.
Examples
“The president is campaigning hard for reelection.”
“After a successful first term, the mayor announced her bid for reelection to continue her urban development projects.”
“Political analysts suggest that the incumbent's chances for reelection depend heavily on the economic recovery and the stability of the local job market over the next fiscal quarter.”
Examples
simple
“The president is campaigning hard for reelection.”
contextual
“After a successful first term, the mayor announced her bid for reelection to continue her urban development projects.”
complex
“Political analysts suggest that the incumbent's chances for reelection depend heavily on the economic recovery and the stability of the local job market over the next fiscal quarter.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of being reelected, but countable when referring to specific instances.
Real-World Examples
“After more than three decades in Congress, the 74-year-old California Democrat announced in January 2015 that she would not seek reelection to the U.S.” “The website had previously stated that the process had been suspended from 8 July, when Farage resigned to stand for reelection in Clacton.” Etymology
From re- + election.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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