Synonyms for

Ratepayers

Verb / ˈreɪˌtpeɪɜ:z / Another word for ratepayers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ratepayers are people who pay for a particular service or product, such as electricity or water.

Synonyms & similar words

ratepayer taxpayers contributors payers subscribers supporters investors donors patrons sponsors clients customers consumers users members participants shareholders stakeholders policyholders insured beneficiaries

Example sentences

  1. The ratepayers in the community are responsible for paying for the new community centre.
  2. The ratepayers were upset when they received their tax bill.
  3. The ratepayers demanded a meeting with the city council to discuss the proposed rate increase.
  4. The ratepayers voted to approve the new community pool.
  5. The ratepayers have a say in how their taxes are spent.

Quotes

  • As long as ratepayers are prepared to pay for the power they consume, we do not see why they should not continue to enjoy the benefits of electrical power.
  • Ratepayers have a right to know how their money is being spent.
  • The interests of the ratepayers must come first.

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