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motorist
motorist
noun mo·tor·ist \ˈmō-tə-rist\
: a person who drives a car
Full Definition of MOTORIST
: a person who travels by automobile
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Examples of MOTORIST
- When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
- <environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels>
First Known Use of MOTORIST
1896
Related to MOTORIST
- Synonyms
- automobilist, driver, wheelman
- Antonyms
- nondriver
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