Legislator

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtər/

Definitions of legislator

noun a person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body

Example Sentences

A1 A legislator is a person who makes laws.

A2 The legislator proposed a new bill to improve healthcare.

B1 The role of a legislator is to represent the interests of their constituents.

B2 The legislator debated with colleagues on the floor of the Senate.

C1 The experienced legislator was able to navigate complex political negotiations.

C2 The legislator's expertise in environmental policy was widely recognized.

Examples of legislator in a Sentence

formal The legislator proposed a new bill to address environmental concerns.

informal The lawmaker introduced a new law to protect the environment.

slang The politico pushed for a new regulation to tackle pollution.

figurative The legislator was the architect behind the groundbreaking policy change.

Grammatical Forms of legislator

plural

legislators

comparative

more legislator

superlative

most legislator

present tense

legislates

future tense

will legislate

perfect tense

has legislated

continuous tense

is legislating

singular

legislator

positive degree

legislator

infinitive

to legislate

gerund

legislating

participle

legislated

Origin and Evolution of legislator

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'legislator' originated from the Latin word 'legislator' which is derived from 'lex' meaning law and 'lator' meaning carrier or bringer.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to someone who creates or enacts laws, the term 'legislator' has evolved to encompass a broader definition of any individual who is involved in the creation or amendment of laws within a legislative body.