What does VOTER mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A person who votes or has the right to vote.
• A member of a group that elects representatives or leaders.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈvoʊ.t̬ɚ/
• UK: /ˈvəʊ.tər/

Origin and Usage

The word "voter" originated in the early 18th century from the verb "vote" and the suffix "-er", which denotes a person who performs a certain action. The word is commonly used in the context of elections and politics, referring to a person who has the right to vote or who participates in the act of voting. The term is also used in the context of membership in a group that elects representatives or leaders, such as a board of directors or a shareholders meeting.

Synonyms

• Electoral
• Voting
• Balloter
• Castor
• Franchisee

Related Words

• Votee
• Voted
• Votes
• Vouch
• Vowel

Example Sentences

• The voter turnout for the election was higher than expected.
• The board of directors voted to approve the new budget, with only one voter opposing the measure.
• As a registered voter, she was entitled to participate in the democratic process.
• The shareholders meeting elected a new board member by a majority of the voters present.