Meaning
voter, elector
In a sentence
Ogni elettore ha ricevuto una scheda all'ingresso.
Each voter received a ballot at the entrance.
Sei già un elettore in questa città?
Are you already a voter in this city?
L'elettore non ha trovato subito il suo nome.
The voter didn't find his name right away.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elettore | masculine · singular |
| elettori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use elettore in political or legal contexts; votante is more general and often refers to someone currently casting a vote.
- Elettore is masculine by default; the feminine is elettrice. For mixed groups, Italian often uses elettori.
- Common in formal language, news, and institutions. In casual speech, people may prefer chi vota or i votanti depending on context.