Definition of re-election in English:
re-election
noun ˌriːɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)nˌriəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe election of someone to a further term of office.
he announced that he would seek re-election for mayor
as modifier the President's re-election campaign
Example sentencesExamples
- The decision not to stand for re-election revealed increased sensitivity to public opinion.
- The 1998 election consisted primarily of incumbents running for re-election.
- A sitting president in the midst of a war should normally win reelection by a comfortable margin.
- He could possibly replace the Republican incumbent, who is not seeking reelection.
- In early 1864, Lincoln thought he would be defeated for re-election.
- He is now mayor, and facing a tough reelection.
- What happened in Newcastle upon Tyne, where all the seats were up for re-election, is particularly worth attention.
- She is facing some criticism about going to Hollywood to raise money for her reelection campaign.
- Overall, the administration's handling of trade is a modest net negative for the president's reelection prospects.
- He is now in the reelection fight of his life.
Definition of re-election in US English:
re-election
nounˌriəˈlɛkʃ(ə)nˌrēəˈlekSH(ə)n
The election of someone to a further term of office.
he announced that he would seek re-election for mayor
as modifier the President's re-election campaign
Example sentencesExamples
- The 1998 election consisted primarily of incumbents running for re-election.
- What happened in Newcastle upon Tyne, where all the seats were up for re-election, is particularly worth attention.
- He could possibly replace the Republican incumbent, who is not seeking reelection.
- In early 1864, Lincoln thought he would be defeated for re-election.
- The decision not to stand for re-election revealed increased sensitivity to public opinion.
- He is now mayor, and facing a tough reelection.
- She is facing some criticism about going to Hollywood to raise money for her reelection campaign.
- Overall, the administration's handling of trade is a modest net negative for the president's reelection prospects.
- A sitting president in the midst of a war should normally win reelection by a comfortable margin.
- He is now in the reelection fight of his life.