voter

noun

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

Examples of voter in a Sentence

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The goal was to help end partisan gridlock in Sacramento and force candidates in primaries to appeal to a wider range of voters, rather than just those in their own party. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Since 2020, Trump has also frequently questioned results from states that permit mail-in voting and do not require voter identification, even when those around him have assured the president that no fraud had occurred. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 Wales has been a Labour heartland for decades, known for its coal mines and working class voters. Chandelis Duster, NPR, 10 May 2026 West Sacramento Councilmember Verna Sulpizio Hull, heavily pregnant, knocked on dozens of voters’ doors in 2022. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 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 14 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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