Meaning & use
postelection
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UK/ˌpəʊstɪˈlekʃən/
US/ˌpoʊstɪˈlekʃən/
Meaning
adjectivebefore a noun
Happening or existing in the period right after an election.
Grammar: Used before a noun: postelection period, postelection violence.
Patterns
- postelection period
- postelection violence
- postelection analysis
The postelection period was marked by protests.
There were reports of postelection violence in several cities.
The postelection analysis showed a record turnout.
Common combinations
- postelection period
- The postelection period is often a time of uncertainty.
- postelection violence
- International observers condemned the postelection violence.
- postelection survey
- A postelection survey revealed why voters changed their minds.
- postelection coalition
- The two parties began postelection coalition talks.
Synonyms and how they differ
Opposites
preelection
Word family
- election noun
- The process of choosing someone by voting.
- preelection adjective
- Happening before an election.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'postelection' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Postelection means after an election, so the rally after the votes fits. Option B describes a preelection event, and options C and D use the word as a verb or noun, which is wrong.
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