Definition

Able to be chosen or selected again for a position or role, especially in the context of elections.

Example

After serving one term, the politician is now reeligible for election.

Conversation

Did you hear that the mayor is reeligible for another term?

Really? I thought he was stepping down after this year.

Nope, he decided to run again since he’s reeligible.

That’s interesting! I wonder how the voters will feel about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reeligible → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "eligible" (from Latin "eligibilis", meaning able to be chosen). The word "reeligible" means able to be chosen again or eligible once more.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'able to be chosen again' — 're-' means again, and 'eligible' means able to be chosen.

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