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senator

Syllabification: (sen·a·tor)
Pronunciation: /ˈsenitər/

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Definition of senator

noun

  • a member of a senate.

Derivatives

senatorial

Pronunciation: /ˌsenəˈtôrēəl/

adjective

senatorship

Pronunciation: /-ˌSHip/

noun

Origin:

Middle English (denoting a member of the ancient Roman senate): from Old French senateur, from Latin senator (see senate)

The ending of senator is spelled -or.

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