elekteblaj

Elekteblaj is the plural form of the Esperanto adjective elektebla, meaning electable or eligible to be elected. It is used to describe persons or groups who meet the formal criteria to stand for office or who are perceived to have a realistic chance of being elected.

Usage and meaning

The term can refer to legal eligibility, such as age or citizenship requirements, as well as to practical electability in a political context. It is common in political analysis, journalism, and discussion to talk about which candidates are considered elekteblaj in a given election. The concept distinguishes between mere eligibility and the broader, market-like sense of who is likely to win or attract sufficient support.

Distinctions and formation

In Esperanto, elektebla denotes something that can be elected; elekteblaj refers to multiple such items or people. The word is formed from the verb root elekt- (to elect) plus the suffix -ebl- (able) and the adjective plural ending -aj. As a result, elekteblaj can function as an adjective modifying a noun (elekteblaj kandidatoj = electable candidates) or, less commonly, as a nominal plural to refer to the group of electables.

Examples

La gazetaro ofte diskutis kiuj estas elekteblaj en la venontaj balotoj. La leĝaj postuloj difinas kiuj estas elekteblaj por kandidatiĝi.

See also

elektebleco (electability) and elektebla (electable).