noun

senator

senator

The senator gave a speech today.

The senator gave a speech today.

((a/the)) senator a member of a senate She was elected as a senator.

Synonyms: politician, legislator, lawmaker

From Latin 'senator', from 'senex' meaning 'old man', as the Roman Senate was originally composed of elders.

Think of the 'senate', the place where a 'senator' works.

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