automobilist

Definition of automobilistnext
as in driver
a person who travels by automobile with the introduction of affordable, mass-produced cars, more and more people left their horses at home and became automobilists

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driver
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
  • California Highway Patrol officers told CBS LA that the driver was wanted for robbery, but did not provide further details.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Automobilist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobilist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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