What does 総選挙 in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 総選挙 in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 総選挙 in Japanese.

The word 総選挙 in Japanese means 総選挙. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 総選挙

総選挙

(national election)

下院における過半数を失った後、政府は総選挙を余儀なくされた。次の総選挙で現政府は再選されないだろう。
The Government was forced to call a general election after losing its majority in the House of Commons. We expect the current government to be voted out at the next general election.

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