senator
Americannoun
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Often Senator a member of a senate.
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Senator, (in the United States) a title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the Senate.
noun
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(often capital) a member of a Senate or senate
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any legislator or statesman
Other Word Forms
- senatorship noun
Etymology
Origin of senator
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
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But on Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped the administration briefs "all senators" on the operation.
From BBC
The senator made the case for his record and censured Mr. Paxton for unethical behavior.
“Staffing in the Division of Enforcement overall has declined by at least 25 percent, perhaps more. These declines come amid broader declines in enforcement activity,” the senators wrote in their letter.
From Barron's
“Staffing in the Division of Enforcement overall has declined by at least 25 percent, perhaps more. These declines come amid broader declines in enforcement activity,” the senators wrote in their letter.
From Barron's
Long then apologized to senators during his confirmation hearing, saying the comment was “totally inappropriate.”
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