senate
Translation
senate
Examples
The bill was passed by the senate.
The bill was passed by the senate.
He was elected to the senate.
He was elected to the senate.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) senate a governing or legislative body The bill was passed by the senate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upper house, council, legislature
Etymology
From Latin 'senatus', meaning 'council of elders', from 'senex' (old man).
Memory Tips
Think of a council of 'senior' or wise people making laws.