Motorists: meaning, definitions and examples

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motorists

 

[ หˆmษ™สŠtษ™rษชsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motoristas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคฐ เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Autofahrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kierowcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹่ปข่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท automobilistes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ automovilistas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผcรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์ „์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู‚ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™idiฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodiฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vozniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถkumenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะทัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผcรผlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.