electoralism

== English == === Etymology === From electoral +‎ -ism. First used in the transitional sense by Terry Karl, professor of political science at Stanford University. === Noun === electoralism (uncountable) (politics) A state of partial transition from authoritarian rule toward democratic rule, in which the regime conducts the electoral aspects of democratic governance in a relatively free and fair manner. (politics) The strategy of electing politicians into a representative government in order to create political change. ==== Related terms ==== electoralist === Anagrams === recollimates