voter

noun

vot·​er ˈvō-tər How to pronounce voter (audio)
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

Examples of voter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This November, voters in Maricopa County will be asked to approve school district bond and override requests, vote for school board members and select a county school superintendent. Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024 Iran, meanwhile, has used social media platforms to issue threats and try to confuse voters, Haines said. David Klepper, Fortune, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for voter 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 May. 2024.

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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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