1. plural of electorate; all the people in a country or region who are entitled to vote in an election
Usage: typically used as a collective noun; can refer to voters in a specific district or the entire nation
2. plural of electorate; the territory or jurisdiction represented by an elected official
Usage: chiefly British and Commonwealth usage

Examples

• The electorates in swing states will decide the outcome of the presidential election.
• Candidates must appeal to diverse electorates across the country.
• Different electorates have different priorities and concerns.
• The electorates voted overwhelmingly in favor of the new policy.
• Politicians study the demographics of their electorates to craft effective campaigns.
• In many democracies, electorates have the power to remove leaders through elections.