SENATOR

senator

(noun) a member of a senate

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

senator (plural senators)

A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate. The legislatures of the United States and Canada have senators.

(historical) A position in government held in ancient Rome by experienced, elder officials as advisors or consultants for younger, less experienced functionaries.

A member of the king's council.

Anagrams

• Santore, anteros, asteron, atoners, nor'-east, nose art, noseart, one-star, orantes, ornates, rotanes, tenoras, treason

Noun

Senator

The title for someone who is elected to be a senator.

Anagrams

• Santore, anteros, asteron, atoners, nor'-east, nose art, noseart, one-star, orantes, ornates, rotanes, tenoras, treason

Source: Wiktionary


Sen"a*tor, n. Etym: [OE. senatour, OF. senatour, F. sénateur, fr. L. senator.]

1. A member of a senate. The duke and senators of Venice greet you. Shak.

Note: In the United States, each State sends two senators for a term of six years to the national Congress.

2. (O.Eng.Law)

Definition: A member of the king's council; a king's councilor. Burrill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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