voter

[voh-ter]

noun

1. a person who votes.

2. a person who has a right to vote; elector.

voter

/ ˈvəʊtə /

noun

1. a person who can or does vote

Word History and Origins

Origin of voter¹

1570–80; vote (v.) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Several years later, Democrats asked voters to extend the tax hikes through 2030, which they did.

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Nearly eight million voters are eligible to cast ballots Sunday and voting is mandatory.

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But still, a recent poll done by EMC research but not released publicly found that 61% of likely primary voters have a favorable opinion of Wiener.

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However, constitutional questions and issues of identity matter to many voters in Northern Ireland.

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His pragmatic deals with rivals -- including current president Ruto last year -- also cost him support among young voters who have staged mass protests over the last two years over poor governance and the economy.

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