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motorist Definition

mo·tor·ist (mōtər ist)

noun

a person who drives an automobile or travels by automobile

motorist Synonyms

motorist

n.

driver, traveler, tourist, automobile operator, autoist*, gear grinder*; see also driver.

motorist Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • warn: There were also no signs, to warn motorists of flooding.
  • remind: A DVD reminding young motorists about safe driving has been launched in a bid to cut the number of fatal crashes in north Wales.
  • penalize: Just another method of penalizing the motorist by either making them buy a new seat or pay a fine.
  • persecute: When I worked for the force we never believed in persecuting motorists unnecessarily.
  • abide: Why permanently penalize the vast majority of law abiding motorists for the sake of a few speed merchants?
  • deter: The increased congestion has led the Lib Dem party to call for a wide-ranging road-charging scheme designed to deter motorists from inner-city areas.

Preposition: on

  • road: A study by the DfT monitored motorists on uncongested roads well away from speed cameras.

Converse of subject

  • hit: We've all been hit or nearly hit by a motorist at some time.

Adjective modifier

  • speeding: In March 2004, on her way to work, she was knocked off her bicycle by a speeding motorist.
  • untraced: Non Fault Accidents involving an uninsured or untraced motorist.
  • uninsured: The average car insurance premium is loaded by £ 30 to cover the cost of damage caused by uninsured motorists.
  • law-abiding: Shouldn't the police be catching " real " criminals rather than wasting time on law-abiding motorists?
  • inconsiderate: Intolerant and inconsiderate motorists who are driving too fast are unlikely to realize that they're unsafe.
  • unsuspecting: So be careful, take your time and watch out for the traps that catch many unsuspecting motorists.

Modifies a noun

  • parking: Motorists parking on verges would then be liable for a fine up to £ 60.
  • coverage: In some states, there is also uninsured motorist coverage for damage to your vehicle.

Noun used with modifier

  • dazzle: Anyi took my way tip the st river dazzle motorists or call.
  • river: Anyi took my way tip the st river dazzle motorists or call.
  • woman: Soon after, a passing woman motorist saw her running naked through the woods.

Preposition: without

  • insurance: Motorists without insurance the united states congress is never finished clients were buying.

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