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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Denver had two legitimate candidates with Murray and Nikola Jokic; voters clearly gave Murray the edge. Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 In my opinion, Eddie should have been nominated for his incredible comic achievement in The Nutty Professor remake, though comedy is rarely recognized by Academy voters, as with Jerry Lewis’ different kind of brilliance in the original movie. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026 These are exactly the types of locally driven, community-specific solutions voters intended — expanding planning capacity, supporting homeownership, preserving existing housing, and building new homes. Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 In heavily Jewish, traditionally Democratic suburbs such as Livingston and Millburn, support for Mejia lagged, highlighting unease among some voters with her positions on Israel. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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