# reelection

/ɹiɪˈɫɛkʃən/ (US) · /ɹiːlˈɛkʃən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reelection
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the act of winning an election again to keep the same job or position.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of being reelected, but countable when referring to specific instances.

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