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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  • There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • Two people were killed and three others are in critical condition after a driver lost control and struck pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York City on Friday evening, according to police.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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“Automobilist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobilist. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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