senatorial district

noun

1. one of a fixed number of districts into which a state of the U.S. is divided, each electing one member to the state senate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of senatorial district¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

The poor man in the rich senatorial district possessed as much political power as his wealthy neighbor.

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He was elected by his people from his senatorial district to the legislature.

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Senator Hamblin, the Boss of his senatorial district, had his trusted aids in every town.

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The county and senatorial district in which Cleverdale is situated is governed by the method first described.

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The day of the Convention was only twenty-four hours distant, and of course there was some excitement in the senatorial district.

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