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Word

senatorial

Phoneticssen·a·to·ri·al

US/ˌsɛnəˈtɔɹiəɫ/

UK/sˌɛnətˈɔːɹɪəl/

Definition

adj. relating to a senator or the group of senators in a government. It describes things that are official or formal because they come from this group of leaders.

adj. relating to a senator or the body of senators in a legislative assembly. Often used to describe formal procedures, official duties, or the collective influence of the upper house of a legislature.

Examples

“The senatorial committee met to discuss the new law.”

“The senatorial vote was the final step needed to pass the national healthcare reform.”

“The senatorial chamber is designed to encourage long, thoughtful debate, featuring high ceilings and individual desks to symbolize the gravity of the legislative process.”

Examples

simple

“The senatorial committee met to discuss the new law.”

contextual

“The senatorial vote was the final step needed to pass the national healthcare reform.”

complex

“The senatorial chamber is designed to encourage long, thoughtful debate, featuring high ceilings and individual desks to symbolize the gravity of the legislative process.”

Word family

senatorNounsenatorialAdjective

Domain

Politics

This entry

Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Occasional
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