People who have the right to vote in an election, or specifically members of the Electoral College who formally elect the U.S. President. Also refers to qualified voters in any democratic process.
From Latin 'elector' (chooser, selector), from 'eligere' (to pick out, choose), composed of 'e-' (out) + 'legere' (to choose, read). The term evolved from general selection to specifically political choosing as democratic institutions developed.
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