noun

senator

senator

The senator gave a speech today.

The senator gave a speech today.

She is a senator from California.

She is a senator from California.

a senator from ((a place)) a member of a senate representing a particular place She is a senator from California.

Synonyms: legislator, lawmaker, politician

From Latin 'senator', meaning a member of the 'senatus' (senate).

A 'senator' is a member of the 'Senate'. The words are almost identical, making it easy to remember.

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