senator — a member of a senate, especially the upper house of a legislature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a member of a senate, especially the upper house of a legislature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsenətər/
Example Sentences
- The senator accidentally fell asleep during the 12-hour budget debate.
- Senator Johnson has been serving in Congress for over 20 years.
- The senator's tweet about pizza sparked a national controversy.
senator
NOUN[/ˈsenətər/]
a member of a senate, especially the upper house of a legislature
A senator addresses her colleagues during an important legislative session
The senator shares his story with the narrator, while the curator preserves history.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin senex, meaning 'old man' or 'elder,' reflecting the ancient Roman Senate (senatus), an assembly where experienced and wise elders gathered to deliberate on matters of state. The institution's name emphasized the authority and counsel of senior, aged members of society.
Breakdown
senex (old man, elder) + -ator (agent/doer) = one who belongs to the assembly of elders. The suffix -ator typically denotes a person performing an action or holding a position, though in this case it forms a noun indicating membership in the Senate.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The senator accidentally fell asleep during the 12-hour budget debate.”
“Senator Johnson has been serving in Congress for over 20 years.”
“The senator's tweet about pizza sparked a national controversy.”
“She became the youngest senator in her state's history.”
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