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election meaning in Sanskrit

निर्वाचनम् nirvācanam

/əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/UK/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

election in Sanskrit: निर्वाचनम् (nirvācanam). In English, election means a process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

Sanskrit words for election

process of choosing a new leader or representatives by popular vote
निर्वाचनम् nirvācanam

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of election in Sanskrit?
Election in Sanskrit is निर्वाचनम् (nirvācanam).
election इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Election: निर्वाचनम् (nirvācanam).
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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