Voters: meaning, definitions and examples

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voters

[ ˈvoʊ.t̬ɚz ]

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politics

People who have the right to vote in an election.

Synonyms

citizens with voting rights, electorate

Examples of usage

All registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots on election day.
The number of young voters has increased significantly in recent years.

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politics

A person who votes or has voted in an election.

Synonyms

balloter, elector

Examples of usage

The turnout of voters at the polling stations was higher than expected.
She has always been an active voter, never missing an opportunity to participate in elections.

Translations

Translations of the word "voters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eleitores

🇮🇳 मतदाता

🇩🇪 Wähler

🇮🇩 pemilih

🇺🇦 виборці

🇵🇱 wyborcy

🇯🇵 有権者

🇫🇷 électeurs

🇪🇸 votantes

🇹🇷 seçmenler

🇰🇷 유권자

🇸🇦 ناخبين

🇨🇿 voliči

🇸🇰 voliči

🇨🇳 选民

🇸🇮 volivci

🇮🇸 kjósendur

🇰🇿 сайлаушылар

🇬🇪 ამომრჩევლები

🇦🇿 seçicilər

🇲🇽 votantes

Word origin

The term 'voters' originates from the word 'vote', which comes from the Latin word 'votum', meaning a vow or wish. The concept of voting and voters has been integral to democratic processes for centuries, evolving to include various rights and responsibilities associated with participating in elections.