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Word of the day
for September 15
electorate n
  1. The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
  2. (historical) The office, or area of dominion, of an Elector (“a German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire”); an electorship.
  3. (chiefly Australia, New Zealand) A geographical area represented by one or more elected officials; a constituency, an electoral district.

Today is the International Day of Democracy, which is recognized by the United Nations to promote and uphold the principles of democracy.

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