Motorists: meaning, definitions and examples
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motorists
[ หmษสtษrษชsts ]
on the road
People who drive motor vehicles, especially as their profession or for leisure.
Synonyms
automobilists, car users, drivers
Examples of usage
- Motorists are advised to drive carefully in icy conditions.
- Many motorists were stuck in traffic due to the accident.
legal context
Individuals who hold a valid driver's license and operate motor vehicles on public roads.
Synonyms
car operators, drivers, vehicle drivers
Examples of usage
- Motorists must obey traffic laws and regulations.
- The motorist was fined for speeding.
Translations
Translations of the word "motorists" in other languages:
๐ต๐น motoristas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคฐ เคเคพเคฒเค
๐ฉ๐ช Autofahrer
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengemudi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะดัั
๐ต๐ฑ kierowcy
๐ฏ๐ต ้่ปข่
๐ซ๐ท automobilistes
๐ช๐ธ automovilistas
๐น๐ท sรผrรผcรผler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุฆููู
๐จ๐ฟ ลidiฤi
๐ธ๐ฐ vodiฤi
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ vozniki
๐ฎ๐ธ รถkumenn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏัะณัะทัััะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผcรผlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ automovilistas
Etymology
The term 'motorist' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'motor' and 'ist', referring to a person who operates a motor vehicle. As the popularity of automobiles grew, the need for a specific term to describe those who drive them also emerged. Today, 'motorist' is commonly used to refer to individuals who drive cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles on the road.
See also: motor, motorbike, motorcoach, motorcycle, motorcycling, motorhome, motorist, motorized, motorway.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,634, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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