PoliticsJuly 17, 2026
registrant
/ˈrɛdʒɪstrənt/
Definition
A person who has formally signed up or enrolled to be included on an official list, such as a voter registration roll.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'registrum' (a record or list). It entered English via the Medieval Latin 'registratus,' evolving to describe someone who officially registers their name.
In the news
The article discusses how federal databases are being used to audit voter lists, potentially flagging legitimate voters as noncitizens and resulting in the improper removal of a registrant from the electoral roll.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatens states over elections
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