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senator

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnətə/

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Definition of senator

noun

  • 1a member of a senate, in particular a member of the US Senate: [as title]:Senator Vandenburg
  • 2 Scots Law a Lord of Session.

Derivatives

senatorial

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɔːrɪəl/

adjective

senatorship

noun

Origin:

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

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The ending of senator is spelled -or.

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