voter

noun

vot·​er ˈvō-tər How to pronounce voter (audio)
Synonyms of voternext
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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Ross, who was first elected in 2021 and reelected in 2023, campaigned on Arlington's economic growth and job creation during his time in office, arguing voters should keep the city on its current path. Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026 The Statesman conducted routine background checks on both candidates in the contested Seat B primary, and sent them a questionnaire to help voters better understand their priorities in their own words. Mark Dee may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026 Congressional maps have gotten the most attention, but this ruling will reverberate throughout statehouses, city councils, county commissions and more all around the country, which all now will feature fewer protections for voters of color. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 Democratic voters deserve to know exactly where their candidates stand. Jillian Gilchrest, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for voter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voter was circa 1600

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“Voter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voter. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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voter

noun
vot·​er ˈvōt-ər How to pronounce voter (audio)
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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