# voter

/ˈvoʊtɝ/ (US) · /vˈəʊtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/voter
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with modifiers to describe specific groups, such as 'undecided voter' or 'registered voter'.

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