Synonyms for

Senate

Verb / ˈsenʌt / / ˈsenɪt / Another word for senate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a legislative body composed of senators

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

legislature parliament council assembly

Literary

council of elders august body

Antonyms

commoners plebeians laity public assembly council

Common collocations

  • United States Senate
  • Senate committee
  • Senate hearing
  • Senate debate
  • Senate confirmation
  • Senate election
  • Senate floor

Word family

noun senate
adjective senatorial

Usage note

The term 'senate' specifically refers to a legislative body, often the upper house of a bicameral legislature. It is a formal term and not typically used in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The Senate voted to confirm the new Supreme Court justice.
  2. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.
  3. The Senate is part of the United States Congress.
  4. The Senate is responsible for approving treaties and presidential nominations.
  5. The Senate has the power to remove a president from office.

Quotes

  • I have the Senate's condolences. They're sending flowers in memory of your husband - they're still alive and they're rooting for you. - Stephen Colbert
  • In the Senate, the truth has a way of asserting itself. - Barack Obama
  • The Senate is a place filled with goodwill and good intentions, and if the road to hell is paved with them, then it's a pretty good detour. - Hubert H. Humphrey

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