Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who drives or operates a car.
Motorist
/ˈməʊtərəst/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Similarly, 20 percent of motorists cause 80 percent of accidents.
A motorist swerved to avoid hitting the stray dog.
She was a cautious motorist, always respecting speed limits.
Etymology:
First recorded in early 20th century, deriving from motor, indicating a machine with moving parts, combining with -ist, a suffix denoting someone who practices or is concerned with something.
Usage Statistics:
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