reelection
noun/ˌriɪˈlɛkʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,397 most common English word
Meaning
The act of being elected again to the same position.
Example sentence
The senator campaigned hard to secure reelection after her first term in office.
Synonyms & related words
- return
- reappointment
- reinstatement
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