WordGarden.iovoter
B2Pronunciation
UK
- /vˈəʊtə/
US
- /ˈvoʊtər/
Meanings
Noun
a person who is eligible to cast a ballot in an election
Beyond the definition
A voter is a person who takes part in an election by casting a ballot. This person helps choose leaders or decide public issues. In everyday life, the word is used when people talk about elections, voting rights, or turnout.
A voter may need to register before an election and learn about the candidates or questions on the ballot. You may hear phrases like "voter turnout," which means how many eligible people actually vote. In this way, the word is closely connected with public life and democracy.
A voter is a person who has the legal right to vote in an election and who uses that right to help choose leaders or decide important public matters. In many cases, the word refers to a citizen, but the exact rules depend on the country and the type of election. The idea is simple: this is someone whose vote counts in a public decision.
The word often appears in discussions about national elections, local elections, school board races, and referendums. People may talk about young voters, undecided voters, or registered voters. It also appears in common phrases such as "voter turnout," "voter registration," and "voter rights."
The meaning can be both practical and broader. On a practical level, it describes someone who casts a ballot. On a broader level, it suggests taking part in public life and having a voice in how a community or country is run. Because of that, the word is strongly linked with democracy, representation, and civic duty.
Examples
- 1
Polling station
Every voter received a card with the address of their polling station.
- 2
Registration
She registered as a voter after moving to a new state.
- Patternregister as a voter
officially put your name on the list so you can vote
- 3
Campaign choice
Many undecided voters made up their minds in the final week of the campaign.
- Phraseundecided voter
someone who has not chosen who to vote for yet
- 4
Rural support
The candidate is trying to win back voters in rural areas.
- Phrasewin back voters
make people support you again
More examplesFewer examples
- 5
Election turnout
Low voter turnout worried both parties.
- Domainvoter turnout
the number or percentage of voters who actually vote
See also
Similar
Shades of meaning
- constituent
- swing voter
- undecided voter
Contrast
- nonvoter
- candidate
Used with (collocations)
- registered voter
- eligible voter
- voter turnout
- voter registration
Word family
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Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- voternoun
Forms
- voterspluralnoun