Lawmaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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lawmaker

[ ˈlɔːˌmeɪkər ]

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government

A person who makes or enacts laws; a legislator.

Synonyms

lawgiver, legislator, policy maker

Examples of usage

The lawmaker proposed a new bill to improve healthcare.
The lawmakers debated the new regulations for the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "lawmaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legislador

🇮🇳 विधायक

🇩🇪 Gesetzgeber

🇮🇩 pembuat undang-undang

🇺🇦 законодавець

🇵🇱 ustawodawca

🇯🇵 立法者

🇫🇷 législateur

🇪🇸 legislador

🇹🇷 yasama organı

🇰🇷 입법자

🇸🇦 مشرع

🇨🇿 zákonodárce

🇸🇰 zákonodarca

🇨🇳 立法者

🇸🇮 zakonodajalec

🇮🇸 löggjafar

🇰🇿 заң шығарушы

🇬🇪 კანონმდებელი

🇦🇿 qanunverici

🇲🇽 legislador

Word origin

The term 'lawmaker' originated from the combination of the words 'law' and 'maker', indicating someone who creates laws. Lawmakers play a crucial role in the functioning of a democratic society by drafting, debating, and passing legislation.