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Definition of motorist

motorist

/ˈmoʊtərɪst/
mo · tor · ist
Plural:motorists
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Adjective:motoristic
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motorist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who drives or travels in a motor vehicle, especially an automobile.

Example

"The police officer waved the stranded motorist to the side of the highway and offered to call a tow truck."

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• Rhymes for motorist

• Nearby Words

motorcyclist
motorhome
motoring
motorist
motorize
motorized
motorless

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from "motor" (referring to a motor vehicle) and the agentive suffix "-ist," ultimately from Latin "motor" meaning "mover."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motorist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motorist
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