Automobilists: meaning, definitions and examples
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automobilists
[ ˌɔː.təˈməʊ.bɪ.lɪst ]
people who drive cars
Automobilists are individuals who operate automobiles, commonly known as cars. They are licensed drivers who use cars as their primary mode of transportation. Automobilists are responsible for following traffic laws and regulations to ensure safety on the roads.
Synonyms
car operators, drivers, motorists
Examples of usage
- Automobilists must adhere to speed limits.
- Many automobilists prefer fuel-efficient vehicles.
- As automobilists, we should always wear seat belts.
- Some automobilists enjoy long road trips.
- Automobilists should be cautious of pedestrians.
Translations
Translations of the word "automobilists" in other languages:
🇵🇹 automobilistas
🇮🇳 ऑटोमोबाइल चालक
🇩🇪 Autofahrer
🇮🇩 pengemudi mobil
🇺🇦 автомобілісти
🇵🇱 automobiliści
🇯🇵 自動車運転者
🇫🇷 automobilistes
🇪🇸 automovilistas
🇹🇷 otomobil sürücüleri
🇰🇷 자동차 운전자
🇸🇦 سائقي السيارات
🇨🇿 řidiči automobilů
🇸🇰 automobilisti
🇨🇳 汽车驾驶员
🇸🇮 avtomobilisti
🇮🇸 ökumenn
🇰🇿 автомобилистер
🇬🇪 ავტომობილისტები
🇦🇿 avtomobil sürücüləri
🇲🇽 automovilistas
Etymology
The term 'automobilist' originated in the late 19th century with the rise of automobile transportation. As cars became more accessible to the general public, the term was coined to refer specifically to individuals who drive automobiles. The word combines 'automobile' and the suffix '-ist', indicating a person associated with a particular activity or field.