Synonyms for

Legislators

Verb / ˈledʒʌˌsleɪtɜ:z / Another word for legislators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Legislators are people who are elected to make laws in a government.

Synonyms & similar words

legislator lawmaker representative senator politician congressman congresswoman parliamentarian assemblyman assemblywoman councilman councilwoman delegate minister lawgiver statesman stateswoman

Synonyms by register

Formal

parliamentarians representatives lawmakers congressmen

Informal

politicians lawmakers the powers that be

Literary

statesmen senators councilors

Antonyms

citizens voters constituents electors public residents

Common collocations

  • elected legislators
  • local legislators
  • state legislators
  • federal legislators
  • legislators debate
  • legislators vote
  • legislators pass
  • legislators serve

Word family

noun legislator
verb legislate
adjective legislative
adverb legislatively

Usage note

Legislators are individuals who make laws. While 'politicians' can be a synonym, it often carries a more general or sometimes negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The legislators met today to talk about new laws.
  2. The legislators are responsible for making sure that the laws are fair.
  3. The legislators work hard to make sure that the people are safe.
  4. The legislators are elected by the people to represent their interests.
  5. The legislators have a lot of responsibility to make sure that the laws are followed.

Quotes

  • "Our legislators are not sufficiently apprized of the rightful limits of their power; that their true office is to declare and enforce only our natural rights and duties, and to take none of them from us." - Thomas Jefferson
  • "The first duty of a government is to give education to the people." - Charles de Montesquieu
  • "The function of the law is not to provide justice or to preserve freedom. The function of the law is to keep those who hold power, in power." - Gerry Spence

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