Lawmaker Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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lawmaker
law-mak-er
Definition
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
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Quick facts about “lawmaker”
Lawmaker is a 3-syllable noun (law-mak-er). It is pronounced /ˈɫɔˌmeɪkɝ/ in American English and /lˈɔːmeɪkɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages.
Origin of 'lawmaker'
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.
See also: law, lawbook, lawbreaker, lawbreaking, lawful, lawfully, lawfulness, lawgiver, lawless, lawlessness, lawmakers, lawmaking, lawman, laws, lawsuit, lawyer, lawyers, outlaw, unlawful, unlawfully.