noun

lawmaker

lawmaker, legislator

The lawmaker proposed a new bill.

The lawmaker proposed a new bill.

Lawmakers are debating the new tax policy.

Lawmakers are debating the new tax policy.

((lawmaker)) as a subject or object Lawmakers debated the issue.

Synonyms: legislator, politician, representative

A compound word from 'law' + 'maker' (one who makes).

Literally 'a person who makes laws'. It's very direct and easy to remember.

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