senator
noun
Simple meaning
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɛnətɚ
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noun
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada.
A member of the ruler's council or governing council in general, a leading statesman.
In Germany, a minister of the executive branch of government in the city states of Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg; and a government official of cities that were part of the Hanseatic League.
The title for someone who is elected to be a senator.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Member, normally elected
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Of or relating to senators.
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