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automobilist

Definition of automobilistnext
as in driver
a person who travels by automobile with the introduction of affordable, mass-produced cars, more and more people left their horses at home and became automobilists

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driver
Noun
  • Police said the adult male driver has been detained pending further investigation.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The driver that struck Riddles has not been charged with any crimes for the crash, which happened as Riddles tried to cross the road in an area that wasn't marked with a crosswalk.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Automobilist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobilist. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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