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Italian

votante

/voˈtan.te/nounC2
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Meaning

voter

  • a person who participates by casting a vote in an election or referendum

In a sentence

L'affluenza è calata e il numero dei votanti è molto basso.

Turnout has dropped and the number of voters is very low.

Ogni votante deve presentare un documento d'identità valido.

Each voter must present a valid identity document.

I votanti favorevoli alla proposta sono stati la maggioranza.

The voters in favor of the proposal were the majority.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
votantesingular
votantiplural

Usage notes

  • Distinct from 'elettore', which denotes an eligible voter whether they vote or not; 'votante' actually casts a ballot.
  • Form identical in masculine and feminine singular, changing only the article (il votante, la votante).

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