senator

[ sen-uh-ter ]
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noun(often initial capital letter)
  1. a member of a senate.

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

Origin of senator

1
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French, from Latin senātor, equivalent to sen(ātus) “council of elders” + -ātor noun suffix; see senate, -ator

Other words from senator

  • sen·a·tor·ship, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for senator

senator

/ (ˈsɛnətə) /


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

  2. any legislator or statesman

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