noun

motorist

motorist, driver

A passing motorist stopped to help.

A passing motorist stopped to help.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.

((a/the)) motorist a person who drives a car A passing motorist stopped to help.

Synonyms: driver, car user

From 'motor' (an engine) + '-ist' (a person who does a particular activity). A person who operates a motor vehicle.

Think of a person (-ist) who uses a motor.

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