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

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