senator

[sen-uh-ter]

noun

1. Often Senator a member of a senate.

2. Senator, (in the United States) a title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the Senate.

senator

/ ˈsɛnətə /

noun

1. (often capital) a member of a Senate or senate

2. any legislator or statesman

Other Word Forms

• senatorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of senator¹

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

Kennedy repeatedly defended his record in heated exchanges with senators from both parties and questioned data that show the effectiveness of vaccines.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, public health experts and HHS staffers are calling for Kennedy to be fired, and several senators at the hearing echoed that call.

From Salon

When Kennedy refused to agree with Warner’s assertion that “a million Americans died from COVID,” the senator blew up.

From Salon

In the testy appearance before the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy repeatedly defended his record in heated exchanges with senators from both parties and questioned data that show the effectiveness of vaccines.

From Los Angeles Times

During three hours of testimony, Democrats accused the US health secretary of lying and restricting Americans' access to vaccines, while several Republican senators also raised concerns.

From BBC

Related Words

• lawmaker 
• legislator 
• politician