taxpayer — a person or organization that pays taxes to the government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization that pays taxes to the government
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtækspeɪər/
Example Sentences
- The angry taxpayers protested against the luxury spending of politicians.
- As a taxpayer, I demand to know why my money went to a golden toilet seat!
- Every responsible citizen should be a honest taxpayer.
taxpayer
NOUN[/ˈtækspeɪər/]
a person or organization that pays taxes to the government
Every taxpayer must report income honestly each year.
Every taxpayer contributes to public services. (💰 Tax + 🙋 Person → Taxpayer)
The taxpayer paid a fair share to support the community.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Taxpayer is a compound word formed from 'tax' and 'payer'. 'Tax' derives from Latin taxare, meaning 'to assess or impose', while 'payer' comes from Old French paier, meaning 'to pay'. The compound literally denotes a person who pays taxes to the government.
Breakdown
tax (from Latin taxare, to assess) + payer (from Old French paier, to pay), forming a compound noun meaning 'one who pays taxes'.
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📝Examples
“The angry taxpayers protested against the luxury spending of politicians.”
“As a taxpayer, I demand to know why my money went to a golden toilet seat!”
“Every responsible citizen should be a honest taxpayer.”
“The government promised taxpayers that their money wouldn't be wasted on buying overpriced staplers.”
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