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voters

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈvoʊtɝz// UK //vˈəʊtəz// vot·ers

n. people who have the legal right to choose a leader or a government in an election. You use this word to describe the group of people who go to a polling station to cast their vote.

n. the collective body of individuals who are eligible to cast a ballot in an election or referendum. Often used to refer to a specific demographic or geographic group within a political system.


SIMPLE

The candidates are trying to win over young voters.

CONTEXTUAL

Political analysts noticed that rural voters turned out in record numbers during the last local election.

COMPLEX

The shifting priorities of suburban voters have forced both parties to recalibrate their messaging on economic policy and environmental regulation ahead of the upcoming primary.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural form to refer to a group; the singular 'voter' refers to an individual member of the electorate.

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