voter

noun

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

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Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026 Recent midterm polling shows young voters moving toward Democrats, and surveys of young men also indicate a Democratic advantage in congressional voting preferences. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 Now, she was focused on helping to increase voter participation ahead of the midterms. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026 These events will encourage voters to check their registration, vote early whenever possible and help others make a plan to vote. — Layla Jaime, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 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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vote one's conscience
voter
voting booth
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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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