lawmaker (로-메이-커 (강세: 로)) — a person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːˌmeɪkər/
Korean meaning: 법을 만드는 사람, 입법자, 국회의원
Korean pronunciation: 로-메이-커 (강세: 로)
Example Sentences
- The rookie lawmaker accidentally voted for a bill that would make ice cream mandatory for breakfast.
- Lawmakers are working on new regulations for social media platforms.
- The lawmaker promised to fight for lower taxes, but voters wondered if he meant his own taxes.
lawmaker
NOUN//ˈlɔːˌmeɪkər//
a person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Person who creates laws
The lawmaker writes, the peacemaker unites, the undertaker buries old rights
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
law(법)과 maker(만드는 사람)가 합쳐진 복합어로, 문자 그대로 '법을 만드는 사람'이라는 의미에서 출발했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The rookie lawmaker accidentally voted for a bill that would make ice cream mandatory for breakfast.”
“Lawmakers are working on new regulations for social media platforms.”
“The lawmaker promised to fight for lower taxes, but voters wondered if he meant his own taxes.”
“Korean lawmakers often engage in heated debates during parliamentary sessions.”
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