voter
VOH-tuh
Voter (noun) means a person who votes or is entitled to vote. Example: “Every voter in the village walked to the school hall to cast a ballot.”
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A person who votes or is entitled to vote.
"Every voter in the village walked to the school hall to cast a ballot."
"The generational shift Mr. Obama once embodied is, in fact, well under way, but it will not change Washington as quickly — or as harmoniously — as a lot of voters once hoped."
— Matt Bai, Winning a Second Term, Obama Will Confront Familiar Headwinds (2012)
""Until relatively recently, there was a Midwestern rural white voter who was distinct from a southern rural white voter," Mr. Rosenfeld said. "There was a real progressive tradition in the Midwest uncoopted by Jim Crow and racial issues.""
— Jonathan Weisman, Why Iowa Turned So Red When Nearby States Went Blue (2024)
"Millions of voters turned out for the presidential election."
"The campaign focused on winning over undecided voters."
How to use voter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who votes, or who has the right to.
Common pairings
registered voter
undecided voters
voter turnout
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Etymology
Formed from vote plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “voter” mean?
The word “voter” means a person who votes or is entitled to vote. In plain terms, someone who votes, or who has the right to.
How do you pronounce “voter”?
“Voter” is pronounced VOH-tuh (/ˈvoʊtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “voter” in a sentence?
Here is “voter” used in a sentence: “Millions of voters turned out for the presidential election.”
What part of speech is “voter”?
“Voter” is a noun.
Is “voter” a common word?
“Voter” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a 'voter' and an 'elector'?
A 'voter' is anyone who casts a vote or is entitled to do so, and it is the everyday term. 'Elector' is more formal or technical for a person qualified to vote, and in some systems it names a member of a body that formally chooses an official. In casual use the two overlap.
What is the difference between a 'voter' and a 'constituent'?
A 'voter' is someone entitled to cast a vote. A 'constituent' is a resident of a particular electoral area represented by an official, whether or not they actually vote. A person can be a constituent without being a voter, and the reverse is also possible.
What is a 'swing voter'?
A 'swing voter' is a voter who does not consistently support one party and whose choice could go either way. Because their decision is uncertain, swing voters are often the main focus of election campaigns.
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