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Definition of senator

senator

/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/
sen · a · tor
Adverb:senatorially
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Plural:senators
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Adjective:senatorial
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1

An elected or appointed member of a senate, especially the upper house of a national or state legislature.

Example

"The senior senator introduced a bipartisan bill to modernize the nation's public transit infrastructure."

2

A member of the supreme council of state in ancient Rome.

Example

"During the Roman Republic, a senator held immense political prestige and advised the consuls on foreign policy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Old French senateur from Latin senator ('member of the Senate'), derived from senex ('old' or 'old man'), reflecting the origins of the Roman Senate as a council of elders.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Senator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/senator
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