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

Related Words

• lawmaker 
• legislator 
• politician