lawmaker
Translation
lawmaker, legislator
Examples
The lawmakers debated the new bill.
The lawmakers debated the new bill.
Grammar Patterns
a lawmaker a person who makes laws. The lawmakers debated the new bill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legislator, parliamentarian
Etymology
A compound word from 'law' + 'maker'. Literally, someone who makes laws.
Memory Tips
It's a very direct word: someone who 'makes' the 'law'.