senator
English meaning: Senator
Definition
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate. The legislatures of the United States and Canada have senators.
Example
“As a junior senator, she focused on healthcare and education reform.”
Another example: “The senator gave a passionate speech on the floor of the chamber.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral political noun for a member of a senate. Capitalised as a title before a name ('Senator Smith'). 'Senatorial' is the adjective. Chiefly associated with the US and other bicameral legislatures. Standard register in news and politics.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'senator', from 'senex' (old man, elder); the Roman Senate was originally a council of elders.
Synonyms
- legislator
- lawmaker
- statesman
Related Words
- mccain
- dole
- senatorial
- hillary
- senate
- byrd
- congressman
- barack
- nominee
- bernie
Common Collocations
- state senator
- senior senator
- senator's office
- elected senator
- senator from
- junior senator
Word Forms
senator (n); senators (pl); senatorial (adj); senate (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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