Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxista
Noun
tah-KEE-stah
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Definition
A taxista is a person who drives a taxi as a profession, transporting passengers from one location to another for a fee.
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Examples
- Maria is a taxista who knows all the best routes in the city.
- The taxista helped us with our luggage when we arrived at the airport.
- It’s always useful to ask the taxista for recommendations on local attractions.
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Meaning
The term refers specifically to a taxi driver, often working in urban areas where they provide a service to the public by driving them to their desired destinations.
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Synonyms
- cab driver
- taxi driver
- chauffeur