legislator — A person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈledʒɪsleɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The legislator fell asleep during his own speech about staying awake during important meetings.
- Every legislator should listen to their constituents before making important decisions.
- The young legislator's first bill was about making pizza a vegetable in school lunches.
legislator
NOUN[/ˈledʒɪsleɪtər/]
A person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'legislator', derived from 'lex' (law) and 'lator' (bearer, proposer), literally meaning 'one who proposes laws'. The term combines the Latin root for law with an agent noun suffix.
Breakdown
legis- (law, from Latin lex) + -lator (proposer/bearer, from Latin lator) = legislator (one who proposes or passes laws)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The legislator fell asleep during his own speech about staying awake during important meetings.”
“Every legislator should listen to their constituents before making important decisions.”
“The young legislator's first bill was about making pizza a vegetable in school lunches.”
“The legislator worked late into the night reviewing the healthcare reform bill.”
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