Synonyms for

Senator

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

Definition

A senator is a member of a senate, which is a lawmaking body in a government. In the United States, senators are elected to represent each state in the Senate.

Synonyms & similar words

lawmaker legislator representative congressman congresswoman delegate minister councilor assemblyman assemblywoman parliamentarian commissioner ambassador envoy diplomat official officeholder politician statesman

Synonyms by register

Formal

legislator councilor representative parliamentarian

Literary

statesman elder

Antonyms

commoner citizen constituent layperson non-politician ordinary person

Common collocations

  • former senator
  • new senator
  • senior senator
  • elected senator
  • state senator
  • US senator
  • senator from
  • senator's vote

Word family

noun senator
adjective senatorial

Usage note

A senator is a member of a senate, typically a legislative body. The term is often associated with high-ranking political office.

Example sentences

  1. The senator voted against the bill.
  2. The senator from Maine spoke out on the issue.
  3. The senatorial election is coming up next month.
  4. The senatorial race was very close.
  5. The senatorial debate was televised for all to see.

Quotes

  • 'A senator is a representative of the people, not a ruler of the people.' - Hubert H. Humphrey
  • 'The job of a senator is to represent the people who elected him.' - George McGovern
  • 'The duty of a senator is to represent the people of his state.' - John F. Kennedy

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