electress

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹɪs/

Noun

electress (plural electresses)

1. (rare, dated) A woman who can vote in an election. [from 17th c.]
2. (now, historical) The wife of a German elector, often used as a title. [from 17th c.]

Related terms

• elector

Translations

• German: Wählerin, Stimmbürgerin (Switzerland), Urnengängerin

Translations

• German: Kurfürstin

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