Word
Definition
n. a person who has the right to choose a leader or a law in an election. You are a voter if you go to a polling station to cast your ballot.
n. a person who is legally entitled to vote or who is currently participating in an election. Often used collectively to describe the electorate within a specific district or demographic.
Examples
“Every voter must show a valid ID at the door.”
“The candidate spent the weekend knocking on doors to hear what each voter cared about most.”
“Political analysts are closely monitoring the youth voter turnout, as this demographic could potentially shift the balance of power in several key swing states.”
Examples
simple
“Every voter must show a valid ID at the door.”
contextual
“The candidate spent the weekend knocking on doors to hear what each voter cared about most.”
complex
“Political analysts are closely monitoring the youth voter turnout, as this demographic could potentially shift the balance of power in several key swing states.”
Usage
Often used with modifiers to describe specific groups, such as 'undecided voter' or 'registered voter'.
Etymology
From vote + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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