ratepayer
|rate-pay-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈreɪtˌpeɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˈreɪtˌpeɪə/
local tax payer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ratepayer' originates from the English word 'rate,' which referred to a tax or levy, combined with 'payer,' meaning one who pays.
Historical Evolution
'rate' was used in Middle English to denote a fixed amount of money, and 'payer' comes from the Old French 'paier,' meaning to pay.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to anyone paying a fixed charge, but now it specifically refers to those paying local taxes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who pays local taxes or rates, typically for property or land.
The council is considering a new policy that will affect all ratepayers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35