Definition

A person who is allowed to participate in an election by casting a vote.

Example

Every eligible voter should make their voice heard in the election.

Conversation

Did you see the news about the upcoming election?

Yeah, I heard they're expecting a lot of voter turnout this year.

It's great to see people getting involved and making their voices heard.

Absolutely! Every voter counts in shaping our future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Voter → It is formed from "vote" (from Latin "votum", meaning a wish or promise) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A voter is a person who expresses a wish or choice in an election.

Memory Tip

Think of someone expressing their 'wish' ('votum') in a decision-making process — that's what a voter does.

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