Meaning of the word "electoral college" in English

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electoral college

US /iˈlektərəl ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /iˈlektərəl ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
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Noun

a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president

Example:
The candidate won the popular vote but lost the Electoral College.
Each state has a specific number of electors in the Electoral College.