Synonyms for
Lawmakers
Definition
Lawmakers are people who make laws, especially members of a legislative body.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- local lawmakers
- state lawmakers
- federal lawmakers
- new lawmakers
- former lawmakers
- lawmakers debate
- lawmakers vote
- lawmakers pass
Word family
noun lawmaking
adjective legislative
Usage note
While 'lawmakers' is a general term, specific contexts often use more precise terms like 'legislators' or 'congressmen'. It generally refers to those who create laws.
Example sentences
- The lawmakers are discussing a new law to protect the environment.
- The lawmakers met to discuss the budget for the upcoming year.
- The lawmakers voted in favor of the new tax law.
- The lawmakers are responsible for creating and passing laws.
- The lawmakers listened to the concerns of their constituents before voting.
Quotes
To be a politician, you have to be a lawmaker. If you want to be a lawmaker, you have to be a lawyer. So, I went to law school.
Being a lawmaker is often about being in the right place at the right time.
The task of lawmakers is to formulate legislation that will be in the best interests of the people they represent and to convince their colleagues to support it.