영국 등에서 지방 자치 단체에 재산세 성격의 지방세를 납부하는 사람.
A person who pays local property taxes to a local government body.
예문:
"The local council is accountable to the ratepayers for how it spends public funds."
"Ratepayers are demanding better maintenance of the public parks in their area."
전기, 수도, 가스 등의 공공 서비스를 이용하고 요금을 지불하는 소비자.
A customer who pays for services provided by a public utility company, such as electricity or water.
예문:
"The utility board voted against the price hike to shield ratepayers from rising costs."
"Industrial ratepayers often negotiate different tariffs than residential customers."