elected

/əˈlɛkɾɪd/
/ɛˈlɛktɪd/
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Definitions of elected
  1. adjective
    subject to popular election
    synonyms: elective
    electoral
    relating to or composed of electors
    nonappointive
    filled by popular election rather than by appointment
Pronunciation
US
/əˈlɛkɾɪd/
UK
/ɛˈlɛktɪd/
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