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election in Malay

pilihan raya

/əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/UK/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

election in Malay: pilihan raya. In English, election means a process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

Malay words for election

process of choosing a new leader or representatives by popular vote
pilihan raya

English meaning of election

  1. noun A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
  2. noun The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
  3. noun An option that is selected.
  4. noun Any conscious choice.

Full definition of election

election in a sentence

  • The parliamentary election(s) will be held in March.
  • How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?
  • The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal.

Synonyms of election

election in other languages

Questions about election in Malay

What is the meaning of election in Malay?
Election in Malay is pilihan raya.
Apakah maksud election dalam bahasa Melayu?
Election: pilihan raya.
What does election mean in English?
Election means a process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

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