German word

Wiederwahl

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈviːdɐˌvaːl/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreelection

Example

Viele Wähler hoffen auf die Wiederwahl des Bürgermeisters.

Many voters are hoping for the mayor's reelection.

Illustration for Wiederwahl (reelection)

More examples

Oppositionelle versammelten sich, um die Wiederwahl des Präsidenten zu verhindern.

Opposition members gathered to prevent the president's reelection.

Core concept

The same officeholder stays in the job after voters choose that person again.

Common phrases

  • gegen die Wiederwahl protestieren

    protest against reelection

  • seine Wiederwahl sichern

    secure his reelection

Similar words

Wahl: The process of electing someone to serve in public office.
Neuwahl: A repeat election required after an earlier result is revoked.
Wiederernennung: Renewed appointment of the same person to a position.
Abwahl: The act of voting an incumbent out of office.

Definition in German

Wiederwahl bezeichnet die erneute Wahl derselben Person in ein Amt durch die Stimmen der Wähler.

Word origin

Wiederwahl combines wieder ('again') with Wahl ('election' or 'choice'), a noun related to wählen ('to choose').

Usage tips

  • Wiederwahl is feminine, with forms such as die Wiederwahl, der Wiederwahl, and die Wiederwahlen.

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