voter

noun

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

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The facility, at 1730 E. Old Settlers Blvd., opened on Thursday and is the first major project from a $44 million public safety bond approved by voters in May 2023. Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 In April, voters rejected a $102.3 million referendum that would also have funded a new middle school. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 Of course, Oscar voters are not an exception to America’s political divide. Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 In Louisville, where 57.4% of voters favored Harris, the win sparked feelings from numbness and devastation to excitement and hope. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for voter 

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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 1 Dec. 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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