noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax.

   "The bank was bailed out by the taxpayer."

2. 2
   someone who pays taxes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bursarcashiercitizenliquidatorpaymasterpurser

Example

More examples

"Each taxpayer has the right to know where his money goes."

Etymology

From tax + payer.

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