legislator
noun
a person who gives or makes laws.
legislators
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pluralof legislator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although legislators have not discussed Social Security reform at length, proposals have floated around about ways to fix the program’s financing woes.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
“The initiative is meant to be an outlet for voters when special interest groups lead legislators to fail to respond to their concerns,” Schickler said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Governors and legislators aren’t the only state decisionmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
As they think about ways to increase the program’s revenue, legislators “can be very creative,” said Nancy Altman, president of the advocacy group Social Security Works.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
That also meant that legislators could be held accountable for their positions.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
