voter
|vot-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈvoʊtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈvəʊtə/
(vote)
formal choice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'voter' originates from the Latin word 'votum,' meaning 'a vow or wish.'
Historical Evolution
'votum' transformed into the Old French word 'voter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vote,' from which 'voter' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who makes a vow or wish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who casts a vote in an election.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who casts a vote in an election.
The voter cast their ballot in the presidential election.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/26 21:06