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motorist

American  
[moh-ter-ist] / ˈmoʊ tər ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who drives or travels in a privately owned automobile.

motorist British  
/ ˈməʊtərɪst /

noun

  1. a driver of a car, esp when considered as a car-owner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonmotorist noun

Etymology

Origin of motorist

First recorded in 1895–1900; motor + -ist

Example Sentences

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The law introduced a new legal standard for police drivers, which means courts will judge their driving against that of similarly-trained colleagues rather than holding them to same legal tests as ordinary motorists.

From BBC

Currently, novice motorists can book a practical test as soon as they have passed a theory exam.

From BBC

By noon, the crowd had swollen to hundreds, blasting music, chanting, with motorists honking horns and waving flags on nearby roads.

From BBC

The police have advised motorists to pay "due care and attention" on the roads and be able to adapt to changing conditions.

From BBC

In San Diego, emergency crews worked to rescue motorists who found themselves trapped on flooded roadways.

From Los Angeles Times

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