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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Lago said the city decided to host the vote-by-mail-only election so that if voters do decide to move elections to November, his term and the other commissioners’ terms will be reduced instead of extended. Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 Democrats contend that the legislation will disenfranchise many of their voters because of its strict requirements for proving one’s identity and citizenship. W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 Harris came in fourth, with only 9% of voters in her own state naming her as their preferred Democratic nominee. Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 About 7 in 10 nonreligious voters supported Harris. CBS News, 20 Mar. 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 Mar. 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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