voter

[ voh-ter ]

noun

1. a person who votes.
2. a person who has a right to vote; elector.

voter

/ ˈvəʊtə /

noun

1. a person who can or does vote

Word History and Origins

Origin of voter¹

1570–80; vote (v.) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Whatever the voters’ reasons, forcing incarcerated individuals to do work against their will is immoral and does no one any good — neither prisoners nor those in the outside world to which most will return.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election was helped by his decision to tap into voters' concerns about the cost of living, analysts have suggested.

From BBC

Political messages seem designed to keep voters “emotionally on edge,” said Vaile Wright, a licensed psychologist in Villa Park, Ill., and a member of the APA’s Stress in America team.

From Los Angeles Times

At some level, Fresno leaders are reacting to the same voter mutiny that is playing out across the state, from Orange County to Bay Area cities.

From Los Angeles Times

Higher-income counties were more likely to have voted yes, according to a Times review of voter results, although Orange and San Diego counties voted no.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• citizen
• resident
• taxpayer