senator

[sen-uh-ter]

noun

1. Often Senator a member of a senate.

2. Senator, (in the United States) a title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the Senate.

senator

/ ˈsɛnətə /

noun

1. (often capital) a member of a Senate or senate

2. any legislator or statesman

Other Word Forms

• senatorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of senator¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French, from Latin senātor, equivalent to sen(ātus) “council of elders” + -ātor noun suffix; senate, -ator

Example Sentences

The two officials — Kevin Murray, a former state senator who serves as president and CEO, and Ben Rosen, director of real estate development — could not immediately be reached for comment.

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But at least some senators have indicated that a resolution is in sight.

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VantageScore found a supporter in a then up-and-coming senator, Tim Scott, a Republican who is now chair of the Senate Banking Committee.

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The Pentagon hasn’t yet provided the requested documents, the senators said in a statement.

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Mr. Smith’s lawyers are punching back, recently sending Mr. Grassley a letter protesting that all the prosecutor’s subpoenas—including for phone tolling data for numerous Republican senators—were “proper, lawful” and had been approved.

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Related Words

• lawmaker 
• legislator 
• politician