voter
gb/vˈoʊtɚ/ us/vˈoʊtɚ/
A2
English
~ 2300
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Person eligible to vote
A person who can choose leaders or make decisions in an election by voting.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a voter in [an election]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'voter' with 'vote'. 'Voter' is the person; 'vote' is the action or the choice made.
Synonyms
elector (More formal or technical term, often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antonyms
nonvoter (Refers to someone who does not vote, either by choice or due to ineligibility.)
Collocations
registered voter
|eligible voter
|voter turnout
|voter registration
|voter ID
Themes
politics
|government
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The voter cast her ballot early in the morning.
- Each voter received clear instructions on how to fill out the form.
- Voter turnout was higher than expected this year.
- The new law aims to protect the rights of every voter.
- As a first-time voter, he was excited to participate in the election.
Learner examples
- The voter puts the paper in the box.
- Every voter has one vote.
- She is a voter in the local election.
- A voter chooses the next mayor.
- The voter signs his name before voting.
Grammar
Dictionary form
voter
IPA
GB/vˈoʊtɚ/
US/vˈoʊtɚ/
Syllables & stress
voter (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (voter)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: voter
- Plural: voters
Word family
Forms
voters
noun
Core family
vote
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
nonvoter
noun
Advanced or less common
elector
noun
electorate
noun C1
Expressions
registered voter
1/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪstɚd vˈoʊtɚ/
fixed phrase
Officially recorded eligible voter
A person whose name is on an official list of people who can vote.
Examples
- Only registered voters can take part in the election.
- She became a registered voter after moving to the city.
voter ID
1/vˈoʊtɚ ˈaɪ dˈi/
fixed phrase
Identity document for voting
An official card or paper that shows who you are so you can vote.
Examples
- Some states require a voter ID before allowing you to cast your ballot.
- He forgot his voter ID and couldn’t vote.
voter registration
1/vˈoʊtɚ ɹˌɛd͡ʒɪstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Process of registering to vote
The steps people take to be put on the list of those who can vote.
Examples
- Voter registration closes two weeks before the election.
- They launched a campaign to increase voter registration among young people.
voter turnout
1/vˈoʊtɚ tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
Number of people who vote
How many people who can vote actually voted in an election.
Examples
- Voter turnout was low due to heavy rain.
- Voter turnout was higher than expected in the local election.
- High voter turnout is often seen as a sign of a healthy democracy.
- The article compares voter turnout in different countries.