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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  • While teachers unions have gotten the most attention, the law also affects many other public sector unions, including those that represent bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers and maintenance workers.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • On Sunday night, 39 Cup Series drivers return to the track for the Coca-Cola 600 just three days after the death of Busch, who had more wins (234) than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series.
    Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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“Automobilist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobilist. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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