Word
legislator
Phoneticsleg·is·la·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtɝ/
UK/lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who has the power to make or change laws for a country or state. You usually find them working in a parliament or congress.
n. a person who writes and passes laws as a member of a legislative body. Often used to refer to elected officials in a parliament, congress, or assembly.
Examples
“The legislator voted in favor of the new environmental law.”
“Every local legislator must balance the needs of their specific district with the broader goals of the national government.”
“While the executive branch enforces the rules, the legislator is responsible for drafting the statutory framework that governs public life and fiscal responsibility.”
Examples
simple
“The legislator voted in favor of the new environmental law.”
contextual
“Every local legislator must balance the needs of their specific district with the broader goals of the national government.”
complex
“While the executive branch enforces the rules, the legislator is responsible for drafting the statutory framework that governs public life and fiscal responsibility.”
Real-World Examples
“Legislator Vitaly Milonov said Ye should perform traditional Russian songs at the planned concerts.” “Her paper, written with colleagues Wanzi Muruvi and Abby Copeman Petig, concludes with recommended actions for state and local legislators.” Etymology
From Latin lēgislātor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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