Motorist

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who drives a motor vehicle.

    "Moreover, the motorist, even if the speed at which he travelled enabled him to appreciate what he saw, does not see the country at all. What he does see is a tarred road, a couple of blackened or dust-covered hedges, and a stream of other motorists."

  2. 2
    someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
automobilistdriver;autoistbackseat driverbus driver

Example

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"Were you involved in the accident as a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist or motorist?"

Etymology

From motor + -ist.

Related phrases

Sunday motoristmotor vehicle

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