"midterm election" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: midterm elections [plural], midterms [plural]
Etymology: Except in the rare case that a president leaves office early, the midterm election occurs roughly halfway through their term of office. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|midterms}} midterm election (plural midterm elections or midterms)
  1. (US) An election held every four years to elect members of Congress in years the president is not also elected. Tags: US
    Sense id: en-midterm_election-en-noun-LKCPepsI Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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