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senator

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsɛnətɝ// UK //sˈɛnətɐ// sen·a·tor Archaic

n. an elected official who represents a state or region in a high level of government. You usually see them debating and voting on new laws in a group called a senate.

n. a member of a senate, typically representing a specific administrative division in a national or regional legislature. While the metadata suggests an archaic sense, the term is primarily used in modern political contexts to denote a high-ranking legislator.


SIMPLE

The senator voted in favor of the new education law.

CONTEXTUAL

The senator met with local business owners to discuss how the proposed tax changes would affect the community.

COMPLEX

Constituents often look to their senator to champion regional interests during federal budget negotiations, balancing local needs against the broader national agenda.

Origin

From Latin senātor, ultimately from senex (“old”), equivalent to senate + -or.

Usage

Often used as a title before a surname, in which case it is capitalized.

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